easyJet response to easyGroup
"The board confirms that it has received a request from easyGroup asking it to convene an extraordinary general meeting at which a resolution would be tabled to vote on the removal of Sir David Michels as a director of easyJet PLC."
"The board is disappointed that easyGroup has taken this step which it views as an unnecessary distraction. The board will write to easyJet shareholders in due course setting out its position."
"easyJet announced on 23 May that Sir David Michels would step down at the end of his second three year term at the end of 2011."
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