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EU approves takeover of Deliveroo by Doordash

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Posted on September 9, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The EU Commission on Tuesday said it had approved the takeover of Deliveroo by U.S. meal delivery firm DoorDash. The food delivery app companies reached a deal valuing Deliveroo at

EU Greenlights DoorDash's Acquisition of Deliveroo for £2.9 Billion

EU Approval of DoorDash's Deliveroo Acquisition

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The EU Commission on Tuesday said it had approved the takeover of Deliveroo by U.S. meal delivery firm DoorDash.

Details of the Acquisition

The food delivery app companies reached a deal valuing Deliveroo at about 2.9 billion pounds ($3.93 billion) in May.

Market Implications

($1 = 0.7384 pounds)

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Makini Brice)

Key Takeaways

  • EU Commission approves DoorDash's acquisition of Deliveroo.
  • The deal values Deliveroo at £2.9 billion.
  • This acquisition impacts the meal delivery market.
  • The approval was announced by the EU Commission in Brussels.
  • Exchange rate noted: $1 = 0.7384 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the EU Commission approve?
The EU Commission approved the takeover of Deliveroo by U.S. meal delivery firm DoorDash.
What was the valuation of Deliveroo in the deal?
The deal valued Deliveroo at about 2.9 billion pounds, equivalent to approximately $3.93 billion.
When was the deal reached?
The deal between DoorDash and Deliveroo was reached in May.

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