Just Eat combines forces with Dutch rival in £8.2bn deal

Just Eat has agreed in principle a combined deal with Takeaway.com a Dutch rival in a deal that would be valued at £8.2bn.

The deal will form one of the world’s largest food delivery firm and will together process around 360m annual order worth £6.6bn.

Just Eat is listed on the FTSE 100 and shares opened by almost 25% in early trading on Monday to 785p.