DoorDash to acquire British food delivery firm Deliveroo in $3.9 billion deal

LONDON — 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 ($3.9 billion).Deliveroo, which lets users order hot meals and groceries via an app, said its board agreed to an offer from DoorDash to acquire all issued and to be issued shares in the company for 180 pence a share.That marks a 44% premium to Deliveroo's closing price on April 4, the last business day prior to DoorDash's initial offer letter.Del ...