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Acquisition of the remaining 33.3% stake in iFood from Just Eat

Published: 2022-08-19 09:03:38 ET
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                                      NASPERS LIMITED
                        (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
                            (Registration number 1925/001431/06)
                          JSE share code: NPN ISIN: ZAE000015889
                                 (Naspers or the Company)


     ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING 33.3% STAKE IN Ifood FROM JUST EAT

Shareholders are advised that Prosus N.V. (which is majority owned by Naspers) (Prosus)
has entered into an agreement through its affiliate MIH Movile Holdings B.V. (Movile) to
acquire the remaining 33.3% stake in iFood Holdings B.V. (iFood) and IF-JE Holdings B.V.,
from minority shareholder Just Eat Holding Limited (Just Eat) for €1.5bn in cash, plus a
contingent consideration of up to a maximum of €300m in cash. The contingent consideration
may become payable if the food delivery sector re-rates on a GMV and Gross Profit multiple
basis over the next twelve months. This acquisition consists of the sale by Just Eat of shares
representing 33.3% of each of iFood and IF-JE Holdings B.V., which together own the iFood
business. As part of the transaction, Just Eat will also acquire, for no additional consideration,
IF-JE Holdings B.V.’s 49% interest in El Cocinero a Cuerda S.A., a company incorporated
under the laws of Spain.

The agreement and implementation of the transaction are subject to approval by the Just Eat
Takeway.com N.V. shareholders. The agreement also contains covenants, warranties,
undertakings and indemnities by the parties, customary for transactions of this nature,
including that Movile would be entitled to a termination fee of €35m under certain
circumstances. The transaction is expected to become effective following the requisite
approval being obtained from the Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. shareholders and the
agreement becoming unconditional in accordance with its terms. Following implementation of
the transaction, Prosus and its subsidiary, Movile (a Brazilian long-term investor in technology
companies), will fully own iFood.

As at 30 June 2022, and as set out in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial
statements of Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2022, the
value of the carrying amount of Just Eat’s interest in iFood was €1.744 billion. The loss
attributable to Just Eat’s interest in iFood was €62 million, as disclosed in Just Eat
Takeaway.com N.V.'s audited, consolidated annual financial statements as at and for the year
ended 31 December 2021, which were prepared in accordance with the International Financial
Reporting Standards.

Just Eat is a wholly owned subsidiary of Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V., whose shares are listed
and traded on Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: TKWY), its CREST depository interests (CDIs) are
listed and traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: JET), and its American Depositary
Shares (ADSs) are quoted and traded on the OTC Markets via a sponsored Level I Programme
(ticker: JTKWY).

El Cocinero a Cuerda S.A. is a holding company of Sindelantal, a food delivery business in
Mexico, that ceased its operational activities in December 2020.

The acquisition will be funded from existing cash resources.

Prosus first invested in iFood through Movile in 2013. Starting as an online food ordering
website in Brazil, iFood rapidly developed into an industry leader with a reputation for
innovation. iFood stands out among the first to develop own-delivery, which is now profitable.
Today, iFood is a leading platform business which includes grocery, quick commerce, and
fintech. The nearly decade-long commitment from Prosus has helped to enable iFood’s
success.

Prosus has a strong track record of investing in, transforming and scaling food delivery
businesses in some of the world’s highest growth markets. Today, Prosus has a broad global
perspective on the food delivery industry with a presence in 57 markets globally. Prosus is
well-positioned at the forefront of the transformation that is happening across the food
delivery value chain; from how food is sourced, to how it is prepared and consumed. Prosus
has built a leading global portfolio of online food delivery companies, including iFood in Latin
America, Swiggy in India, and Delivery Hero, which has a presence in more than 50 countries.
Prosus is also an active investor in adjacent businesses including Flink, Foodics, Oda and
Sharebite.

The transaction is consistent with Prosus’ strategy to invest where it has high conviction, and
is a natural next step in the long-standing relationship between Prosus and iFood. Prosus
believes this represents a great opportunity to secure full ownership of a high performing,
cornerstone asset in the attractive Brazilian Food Delivery sector.

The acquisition constitutes a category 2 transaction for Naspers in terms of the JSE Listings
Requirements.

CAPE TOWN
19 August 2022
Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited



For more information contact:

  Shamiela Letsoalo, Media Relations Director SA             Eoin Ryan, Head of Investor Relations
  Tel:     +27 78 802 6310                                   Tel:    +1 347-210-4305
  Email: shamiela.letsoalo@naspers.com                       Email: eoin.ryan@naspers.com




About Naspers

Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the
largest technology investors in the world. Through Prosus, the group operates and invests globally in markets with
long-term growth potential, building leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich
communities. Prosus has its primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg
Stock Exchange and Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus.

In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its
internet and ecommerce companies in the country. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Superbalist, Autotrader,
Property24 and PayU, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.

Naspers has a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ) and a secondary listing on the A2X
Exchange (NPN.AJ) in South Africa and has a level 1 American Depository Receipt (ADR) programme which trades
on an over-the-counter basis in the US.

For more information, please visit www.naspers.com.

Naspers Foundry
Naspers is focused on stimulating South Africa’s local tech sector through Naspers Foundry. This is a R1.4 billion
investment vehicle that invests in early-stage technology companies that seek to address big societal needs.

Naspers Labs
In 2019, Naspers Labs, a youth development programme designed to transform and launch South Africa’s
unemployed youth into economic activity, was launched. Naspers Labs focuses on digital skills and training, enabling
young people to pursue tech careers.

Naspers for Good
Naspers employees are equally committed to giving back. Naspers for Good is a corporate philanthropy fund
administered by a committee of employees in South Africa. Through the fund, Naspers forms partnerships with
organisations that have a proven track record of delivering solutions for the most pressing challenges affecting our
communities. Email causes@naspers.com for more information.

Response to COVID-19
Naspers contributed R1.5 billion of emergency aid to support the South African government’s response to the COVID-
19 pandemic. This contribution consisted of R500 million towards the Solidarity Fund, and R1 billion worth of PPE
sourced and distributed to South Africa’s front-line healthcare workers. In addition, Naspers contributed R6.9 million
to the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s EachOne FeedOne programme to support families impacted by COVID-19 with
meals for a year.

Prosus has a primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX:PRX) and secondary listings on the Johannesburg Stock
Exchange (XJSE:PRX) and a2X Markets (PRX.AJ). Prosus is majority-owned by Naspers.

For more information, please visit www.prosus.com.

Disclaimer
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any
jurisdiction.


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