DoorDash (DASH) Completes $3.9B Acquisition of UK’s Deliveroo

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is one of the best stocks to buy according to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) announced on October 2 that it had finalized its acquisition of UK food delivery firm Deliveroo after receiving approval from the UK High Court. The deal was valued at approximately £2.9 billion (about $3.9 billion), with Deliveroo shareholders receiving 180 pence per share in cash; a 44% premium over Deliveroo’s share price when talks began. The transaction was first agreed between the boards of both companies in May 2025 and ratified by Deliveroo’s shareholders in June.

The combined company will operate in about 40–45 countries and is expected to handle around $90 billion (£67.7 billion) of orders annually. As such, DoorDash’s international footprint will increase across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Before the acquisition, DoorDash was present in more than 30 markets. In 2024, it delivered 2.5 billion orders, generating $10.7 billion in revenue; its largest market is the US, where it leads the food delivery sector.

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is a local commerce platform. It operates the DoorDash Marketplace and Wolt Marketplace, which connect merchants, consumers, and independent contractors across more than 30 countries. The company’s services include on-demand delivery, white-label logistics, and subscription programs. It also offers advertising solutions to help merchants and consumer brands increase engagement.

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