DoorDash, Instacart expect vetting in US, Canada, Israel, agree to termination fees

( October 29, 2026, 15:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: DoorDash's proposed buyout of Instacart will be reviewed by national competition law enforcers in the United States, Canada and Israel, DoorDash said in a US securities filing. DoorDash has agreed to pay Instacart $1.25 billion if the merger is unable to close due to antitrust regulatory obstacles, while Instacart will be obligated to pay DoorDash $650 million if it terminates the merger agreement in order to pursue what it deems to be a superior proposal.Excerpt:...

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