Nov 29 (Reuters) - Rover Group shares (ROVR.O) surged 28% in early trading on Wednesday after the pet care company said investment firm Blackstone (BX.N) will take it private in $2.3 billion all-cash deal.
The company's shareholders will receive $11 per share at a premium of 29.4% from the last close price.
Rover is an online marketplace where pet care providers offer services such as dog walking and in-home pet sitting.
The company said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024.
Reporting by Christy Santhosh in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun KoyyurOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Blackstone, Christy Santhosh, Arun Koyyur
Organizations:
Rover Group, Rover, Thomson
Locations:
Bengaluru