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Prosus acquires Just Eat Takeaway.com for $4.3 billion, expanding its European food delivery dominance and leveraging AI, investment expertise, and logistics innovation.
While continuing its buyback program, Prosus is also looking ahead, with plans to invest nearly $20 billion in Europe.
Prosus, which holds a diverse portfolio spanning fintech, social media, edtech, and food delivery, is doubling down on growth opportunities in the region.
His 0.76% stake in Prosus dropped $73 million, while his 0.93% stake in Naspers lost $39.6 million.
Prosus is set to acquire Latin America’s top online travel agency, Despegar, for $1.7 billion to expand its ecosystem.
CEO Bloisi emphasizes profitability and strategic divestments in core business
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group. The transaction gives Prosus liquidity to focus on higher-growth areas in its portfolio.
Prosus, a global consumer internet group founded in 1997 under South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s leadership, has become one of the world’s largest technology investors.
Navigating headwinds: Bekker’s Prosus N.V. stake takes a hit amid industry disruptions.
Despite these setbacks, Bekker remains one of the most affluent billionaires in Africa, boasting a net worth of $2.4 billion.
Bekker’s 0.74-percent stake in Prosus is worth a staggering €1.013 billion ($1.11 billion) at the time of writing.
With a net worth of $2.5 billion, Bekker ranks among the wealthiest billionaires on the African continent.
Bekker has been an active businessman since 1985.
Bekker recently sold $190.4 million worth of Prosus shares via a family trust to finance the development of hotels in various countries.