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DoorDash moves its Q3 earnings release from November 4 to before the market opens on October 29, amid reports of an imminent ~$17B deal to acquire Instacart (Ville Heiskanen/Bloomberg)

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In short

DoorDash has moved up its third-quarter earnings report from November 4 to the morning of October 29 before the market opens. The almost week-long schedule adjustment arrives alongside reports that the company is close to securing a major acquisition. Specifically, the food delivery firm is in ongoing discussions to purchase grocery delivery platform Instacart. The prospective transaction between the two delivery giants is valued at approximately $17 billion.

Key points

  • The abrupt rescheduling of quarterly earnings aligns with reports of an imminent major de…: The abrupt rescheduling of quarterly earnings aligns with reports of an imminent major delivery sector acquisition.
  • DoorDash is preparing to expand its delivery presence through an estimated $17 billion pu…: DoorDash is preparing to expand its delivery presence through an estimated $17 billion purchase of Instacart.
  • Market participants will receive the third-quarter corporate results several days earlier…: Market participants will receive the third-quarter corporate results several days earlier than previously planned.

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Ville Heiskanen / Bloomberg : DoorDash moves its Q3 earnings release from November 4 to before the market opens on October 29, amid reports of an imminent ~$17B deal to acquire Instacart   —  DoorDash Inc., the food delivery provider in talks to take over Instacart, moved its earnings release date forward by almost a week.

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