DoorDash closes on $3.9 billion buyout of Deliveroo in the UK

Core Insights - DoorDash has completed its acquisition of Deliveroo for approximately $4 billion, a deal that was approved by the boards of both companies and a British court [1][2][3] Company Expansion - This acquisition marks DoorDash's second significant international purchase in three years, following the acquisition of Wolt Enterprises in 2022, allowing DoorDash to operate in 45 markets globally, with 30 in Europe [3] - Deliveroo had 7 million monthly active users in the previous year, while DoorDash reported 42 million monthly active users, solidifying its position as the largest food delivery platform in the U.S. [3] Financial Details - DoorDash agreed to pay 180 pence ($2.40) per Deliveroo share, which represents a 29% premium over Deliveroo's closing price on April 24, the day before the acquisition was publicly announced [5] Service Expansion - DoorDash is also expanding its service offerings, which now include restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in certain markets [4] Market Presence - Deliveroo operates in nine countries, with the U.K. and Ireland accounting for 59% of its business in 2023, and also has a presence in France, Italy, Belgium, Singapore, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar [4]