Economy

Uber to acquire corporate catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion

Hindustan Times29m
THE BRIEF
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Uber Technologies announced an all-cash acquisition of US corporate catering platform ezCater for $2.3 billion to expand its delivery business.

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The acquired platform generated more than $2.5 billion in gross bookings over the past 12 months with average orders exceeding $400.

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The transaction, which requires regulatory approval, aims to strengthen Uber's business-focused segment and expand its presence in the US food-delivery market.