UK's Esken gains on easyJet agreement for London Southend airport

Esken

17/01/2023 11:29

** Shares of Esken Ltd  ESKN.L  rise as much as 11.5% to
5.80p; stock among top pct gainer on FTSE SmallCap  .FTSC  index
    ** The aviation and renewables group signs multi-year
partnership agreement with budget airline easyJet PlC  EZJ.L  to
operate from London Southend Airport
    ** Co says easyJet to operate a new route from London
Southend to Amsterdam, up to four times a week, from May 24
    ** Agreement allows easyJet to develop its network and
capacity at London Southend Airport over coming years - Esken
    ** Stock, which slumped about 64% in 2022, has gained about
7% YTD, including session's gains
 (Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru)
 ((abyjose.koilparambil@thomsonreuters.com))