Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prosus, a global technology company, and Despegar, Latin America's leading online travel agency, today jointly announce the completion of Prosus's acquisition of Despegar (NYSE: DESP) at a purchase price of $19.50 per share. Completion of the transaction follows approval by Despegar's board of directors and shareholders, and receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The transaction marks a significant milestone in Prosus's strategy to expand and strengthen its pr.

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prosus N.V. (Prosus) (AEX and JSE: PRX) and Despegar, Latin America's leading online travel agency, today jointly announce the completion of Prosus's acquisition of Despegar (NYSE: DESP) at a purchase price of $19.50 per share. Completion of the transaction follows approval by Despegar's board of directors and shareholders, and receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The transaction marks a significant milestone in Prosus's strategy to expand and strengthen it.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP) (“Despegar” or the “Company”), Latin America's leading travel technology company, today announced unaudited financial results for the three-months ended December 31, 2024 (“Fourth quarter 2024” or “4Q24”) and full year 2024 (“FY24”). Financial results are expressed in U.S. dollars and are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). Financial results are preliminary and subject.

Despegar.com posted a 35% increase in gross bookings and a 94% rise in adjusted EBITDA, with the B2B segment now representing 19% of total operations. The acquisition agreement with Prosus could strengthen Despegar's financial and technological position, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. Potential investigation impacts could adjust the acquisition price. Ongoing investigations into alleged fare fraud in Brazil pose reputational and legal risks. The outcome could impact the company's relationships and long-term valuation.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP) (“Despegar” or the “Company”), Latin America's leading travel technology company, announces a strategic partnership with HBX Group, a leading independent B2B travel technology marketplace. This collaboration marks a relevant step towards expanding Despegar's service offerings, particularly by integrating HBX Group's European and North American non-air inventory into Despegar's platform. Through this partnership Despegar p.

Prosus N.V. stock trades at a significant discount to its NAV, which primarily consists of Tencent Holdings Limited shares. Tencent itself has underperformed recently, meaning that Prosus potentially offers a “double discount” opportunity for value investors. I don't think Prosus can eliminate its NAV discount any time soon, but moves such as the Despegar.com acquisition are incrementally small steps in the right direction.

NEW YORK , Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm by ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. We are headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and are investigating Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP ), relating to the proposed merger with Prosus.

Yet another major investment is going down in the travel sector, underscoring its ongoing rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Prosus, the tech conglomerate controlled by Naspers, is paying $1.7 billion to acquire Despegar, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Latin America, to scale up its operations in the region.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ademi LLP is investigating Despegar (NYSE: DESP) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Prosus. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you. In the transaction, Despegar stockholders will receive $19.50 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billio.

Dutch technology investor Prosus NV said on Monday it would buy Latin America-focussed online travel agency Despegar.com Corp for about $1.7 billion in cash.

AMSTERDAM & JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prosus, a global technology company, today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Despegar (NYSE: DESP) a leading Latin American Online Travel Agency (OTA), for $19.50 per share, equating to a 33% premium to the closing share price as of 20 December 2024, and a 34% premium to Despegar's 90-day VWAP (volume weighted average price). The proposed transaction was approved by Despegar's board of directors, who recommended that.

AMSTERDAM & JOHANNESBURG, South Africa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prosus, a global technology company, today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Despegar (NYSE: DESP) a leading Latin American Online Travel Agency (OTA), for $19.50 per share, equating to a 33% premium to the closing share price as of 20 December 2024, and a 34% premium to Despegar's 90-day VWAP (volume weighted average price). The proposed transaction was approved by Despegar's board of directors, who rec.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP) (“Despegar” or the “Company”), Latin America's leading travel technology company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (“the Agreement”) to be acquired by Prosus (Euronext: PRX), a leading global technology company for $19.50 per share in an all cash transaction (the “Transaction”), representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.7 billion for Despegar. The transaction price represen.

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Despegar.com, Corp. has shown strong growth with good tourism growth in Latin America, boosted further by market share gains, acquisitions, and B2B revenue growth. The Q3 results represented good financial momentum with greatly improving margins. The earnings growth tailwinds are in part moderated by a weaker mid- to long-term take rate outlook, as well as elevated currency risks.

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