M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
Yelp acquires Hatchify for ~$270M in cash; closed Feb 2, 2026
YELP INC
- Merger consideration: ~$270M cash for all outstanding Hatch stock and options, subject to adjustments.
- Additional $30M in retention packages for Hatch employees, paid over 2-3 years.
- Transaction funded in part via Yelp's revolving credit facility (JPMorgan/Wells Fargo).
- Merger closed on February 2, 2026; Hatch becomes wholly owned subsidiary.