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Europe markets open: Stoxx 600 down 0.4% on geopolitics; Prosus launches Just Eat takeover

by May 19, 2025
by May 19, 2025

European stock markets commenced the trading week on a cautious footing Monday, with most major indices opening lower as investors turned their attention to a series of significant geopolitical events unfolding across the region.

Amidst this broader market sentiment, a major corporate development saw Dutch tech investor Prosus formally launch its multi-billion euro cash offer for food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway.com.

The opening bell ushered in a period of negative sentiment across European bourses.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.4% shortly after trading began, reflecting a broad-based retreat.

Losses were evident across most sectors and all major national indices.

The UK’s FTSE 100 and France’s CAC 40 both shed 0.5%, while Germany’s DAX traded 0.2% lower, underscoring the cautious mood prevailing among investors.

Prosus moves forward with Just Eat takeaway acquisition

In a significant M&A development, Dutch technology investor Prosus officially launched its cash offer to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com on Monday.

Prosus reiterated its offer price of 20.30 euros ($22.8) per share, a figure that values the delivery behemoth at approximately 4.1 billion euros (around $4.6 billion at current exchange rates).

This offer represents a substantial premium of 63% to Just Eat Takeaway’s closing price on February 21, when the deal was initially announced.

The offer period for this major acquisition is set to begin on Tuesday, with expectations that the transaction will be completed by the end of 2025.

Underscoring the strategic rationale behind the bid, Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi stated on Monday, “Europe is at a pivotal moment to create a new generation of AI-powered tech champions, and this transaction is a unique opportunity to lead that transformation.”

Endorsing the proposed takeover, Jitse Groen, CEO and founder of Just Eat Takeaway.com, issued a statement alongside the offer launch.

He confirmed that the company is “recommending that shareholders tender their shares and vote in favor of the takeover at its Extraordinary General Meeting in July.”

Geopolitics in focus

Beyond corporate news, European market participants on Monday are keenly focused on several pivotal geopolitical events that could significantly impact the region.

Firstly, a much-anticipated UK-EU summit is taking place in London.

It is widely expected that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce a new defense and security pact.

Additionally, further agreements are anticipated concerning the reduction of bureaucratic red tape, youth mobility programs, and the easing of trade restrictions.

This summit comes amidst ongoing debate, with some critics suggesting that the British government’s approach risks reversing elements of Brexit.

Later in the day, attention will shift to a high-stakes call between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.

This direct communication follows the decision by both leaders to skip peace talks that were scheduled to be held in Turkey last week.

The failure to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict has seen both Russia and Ukraine blaming each other for the impasse.

The outcomes of these diplomatic engagements are being closely watched for their potential to influence market stability and international relations.

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