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DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand options for customers
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Key Points:
- DoorDash is set to acquire grocery delivery company Instacart in a $17 billion deal, expected to finalize within about a year, creating a major player in meal, quick-need, and grocery delivery services.
- The acquisition will expand Instacart's store availability from 100,000 to 150,000 and allow DoorDash to extend its reach beyond restaurants into retail grocery.
- Instacart's CEO highlighted that the merger will accelerate innovation and make online grocery shopping more seamless and affordable for millions of households.
- DoorDash aims to leverage Instacart's expertise in grocery selection and substitution, combining it with its own delivery network and technology to improve service quality.
- The deal, DoorDash's largest to date, values Instacart at $65 per share, a 26% premium, and will be at least 75% cash, with both companies operating independently until completion.
