M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Tripadvisor sells TheFork to American Express for $700M cash; expects close by end of 2026
TripAdvisor, Inc.
- Transaction valued at $700M in cash, subject to customary adjustments; buyer to pay from cash on hand.
- Sale includes TheFork online restaurant reservation and management platform in Europe.
- Closing expected by end of 2026, subject to antitrust clearances in European jurisdictions.
- Reverse termination fee of $35M payable to Tripadvisor if deal fails due to regulatory hurdles.
- Exclusivity undertaking until closing; no solicitation of alternative proposals.