DoorDash Reportedly Explored Takeover Of Amazon-Backed Deliveroo, But Talks Stalled Over Valuation
DoorDash Reportedly Explored Takeover Of Amazon-Backed Deliveroo, But Talks Stalled Over Valuation
DoorDash Inc. (NYSE:DASH) reportedly expressed interest in acquiring British food delivery company Deliveroo Plc. (OTC:DROOF), but discussions stalled due to valuation disagreements.
DoorDash Inc.（NYSE:DASH）被报道有意收购英国外卖概念公司Deliveroo Plc.（OTC:DROOF），但由于估值分歧而导致讨论停滞。
What Happened: DoorDash, a major player in the U.S. food delivery industry, initiated talks with Deliveroo last month, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The discussions ceased after the two companies failed to reach an agreement on Deliveroo's worth.
DoorDash是美国外卖概念行业的主要参与者，据知情人士告诉路透社，上个月开始与Deliveroo进行谈判。这些谈判在两家公司未能就Deliveroo的价值达成一致后停止。
The report states that there are currently no ongoing negotiations between the two firms. DoorDash and Deliveroo did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
报告称，目前两家公司之间没有进行中的谈判。DoorDash和Deliveroo没有立即回复Benzinga的置评请求。
Since its March 2021 initial public offering, Deliveroo's shares have been under pressure due to a slowdown in online food delivery demand post-COVID-19 and investor preference for more profitable ventures amid rising interest rates.
自2021年3月首次公开发行以来，由于COVID-19后在线外卖概念需求放缓和投资者偏好于更具盈利能力的投资，Deliveroo的股票一直承受着压力。
The company collaborates with 180,000 restaurants and retail partners and maintains a network of 140,000 riders. Amazon.com Inc. holds the largest stake in Deliveroo at 13.23%, followed by DST Global at 7.54%.
该公司与18万家餐厅和零售合作伙伴进行合作，并维护着14万名骑手的网络。亚马逊（Amazon.com Inc.）持有Deliveroo最大的股份，占13.23％，其次是DST Global持有7.54％。
Deliveroo CEO Will Shu, who co-founded the company with childhood friend Greg Orlowski in February 2013, holds a 6.46% stake, according to London Stock Exchange Group data.
根据伦敦证券交易所集团的数据，Deliveroo的CEO Will Shu于2013年2月与童年朋友Greg Orlowski共同创办了该公司，并拥有6.46％的股份。
Why It Matters: In 2022, DoorDash, with a market value of $46.57 billion, reportedly considered acquiring Deliveroo. In a January interview with the Financial Times, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu indicated the company's strategic interest in diversifying beyond its core U.S. market.
在2022年，市值为465.7亿美元的DoorDash据传考虑收购Deliveroo。在今年1月接受金融时报采访时，DoorDash CEO Tony Xu表明了公司在其核心美国市场之外实现多元化的战略兴趣。
The food delivery industry has been facing significant challenges, with the top four publicly listed companies in the U.S. and Europe, including Deliveroo, DoorDash, Just Eat Takeaway, and Delivery Hero, collectively accumulating over $20 billion in operating losses, as reported in May.
外卖概念行业面临着重大挑战，美国和欧洲的四家上市公司，包括Deliveroo、DoorDash、Just Eat Takeaway和Delivery Hero，共计累计经营亏损超过200亿美元，据5月份的报告。
Amid this challenging economic climate, companies like Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) have been expanding their delivery services to attract more customers.
在这种具有挑战性的经济环境中，像星巴克（Starbucks Corp.）（NASDAQ：SBUX）这样的公司一直在扩大其外卖概念服务，以吸引更多的客户。
Price Action: DoorDash Inc.'s shares closed at $112.08 on Tuesday, rising 1.25% for the day. In pre-market trading, the stock dipped slightly by 0.071%. Year to date, DoorDash has seen a significant increase of 16.19%, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
DoorDash Inc的股票周二收于112.08美元，涨幅为1.25％。在美股盘前交易中，股票微跌0.071％。根据Benzinga Pro的数据，DoorDash今年以来股价大幅上涨16.19％。
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Kaustubh Bagalkote
本报道使用Benzinga Neuro生成，并由Kaustubh Bagalkote