Yelp Inc (YELP. N) said on Thursday it would sell its Eat24 business to Grubhub (GRUB. N) for $287.5 million in cash, as it posted revenue that beat expectations, news that sent Yelp’s shares up 19 percent.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Yelp Inc (YELP. N) said on Thursday it would sell its Eat24 business to Grubhub (GRUB. N) for $287.5 million in cash, as it posted revenue that beat expectations, news that sent Yelp’s shares up 19 percent.
The consumer review website operator also said its board had authorized a $200 million share repurchase program.
Shares of Grubhub, meanwhile, fell 7 percent in extended trade. The online food delivery platform reported second-quarter revenue up 32 percent to $159 million, slightly above the $158 million expected on average by analysts, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Yelp said it would enter a long-term strategic partnership in which it would integrate online ordering from restaurants on Grubhub’s site.
Yelp’s second-quarter revenue rose 20 percent to $209 million, above the $205 million expected by analysts, on average.
Net income of $7.6 million far exceeded $400,000 a year earlier. Earnings per share were 9 cents per share, versus 1 cent per share, a year ago.
Looking to the third quarter, Yelp said it expects revenue of $217 to $222 million. Analysts have been expecting $219.67 million.
Shares rose to $37.28 in after-hours trade, up nearly 19 percent, after closing at $31.37.
