DoorDash Acquires Deliveroo in £2.9bn Takeover Deal
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:20 am
In a significant international deal, DoorDash has acquired British food delivery firm Deliveroo for a whopping £2.9 billion. The agreement signals a bold strategic move aimed at consolidating market power in the competitive food delivery sector, raising eyebrows among industry rivals.
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DoorDash has agreed to purchase British food and grocery delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, the companies have revealed in a filing with the London Stock Exchange. The acquisition will "strengthen DoorDash's position as a leading global platform," the filing said. Deliveroo operates in…
DoorDash is acquiring UK-based food delivery company Deliveroo in a deal that values the company at approximately £2.4 billion.DoorDash is a local commerce platform that connects consumers to the best...
DoorDash Finalizes Deliveroo Purchase and Acquires Software Firm The Information
DoorDash, UK's Deliveroo serve up $3.9 billion deal to take on rivals Reuters
The offer includes US$2.25 per share for Deliveroo shareholders, which represents a 44% premium to the stock's price.
DoorDash said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy its U.K. rival Deliveroo for about £2.9 billion (around $3.85 billion).
British food delivery firm Deliveroo on Monday said it has agreed to a takeover offer from American rival DoorDash that values the company at £2.9 billion.
DoorDash strikes £2.9bn deal for Deliveroo Financial Times
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