Grubhub Inc. , a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today announced the filing of a definitive proxy statement (the “proxy statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The proxy statement is in connection with the proposed acquisition by Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. (“Just Eat Takeaway.com”) of 100% of the shares of Grubhub in an all-stock transaction (the “Transaction”) to create one of the world’s largest food delivery companies, measured by Gross Merchandise Value and revenue. Grubhub will commence mailing the proxy statement to its stockholders on or about May 12, 2021.
Grubhub will hold a special meeting of its stockholders (the “Grubhub Special Meeting”) to vote on a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Just Eat Takeaway.com and approve related matters as described in the proxy statement. The Grubhub Special meeting is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2021, at 8 a.m. Central Time and will be held exclusively in a virtual format. Grubhub stockholders will be entitled to attend and participate in the Grubhub Special Meeting if they were Grubhub stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 27, 2021, or hold a valid proxy of such a Grubhub stockholder for the Grubhub Special Meeting.
The Grubhub Board of Directors believes the Transaction is in the best interests of Grubhub and its stockholders, and recommends that Grubhub stockholders vote “FOR” the adoption of the Agreement and Plan of Merger between Grubhub and Just Eat Takeaway.com, as well as all other proposals included in Grubhub’s proxy statement.
Highlights of the Transaction, which was previously announced on June 10, 2020, include:
The Transaction is subject to the approval of Grubhub’s stockholders at the Grubhub Special Meeting, as well as other customary closing conditions. Subject to satisfaction of the conditions, completion of the Transaction is expected to occur by the end of the second quarter of 2021.
To be admitted to the stockholders’ portion of the Grubhub Special Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GRUB2021SM, Grubhub stockholders must enter the 16-digit control number found on their proxy card or voting instruction form. The Grubhub Special Meeting will be held virtually.
Grubhub stockholders who need assistance in completing the proxy card, need additional copies of the proxy materials, or have questions regarding the Grubhub Special Meeting may contact Grubhub’s proxy solicitor:
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About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, as well as 33 million active diners. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features over 300,000 restaurants and is proud to partner with over 280,000 of these restaurants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus and MenuPages.