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Priceline To acquire Kayak Software For $1.8B

By TechTaffy Desk

[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Priceline.com has signed a definitive agreement for the Priceline Group to acquire Kayak in a stock and cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction values Kayak at $1.8 billion, with Priceline paying approximately $500 million of the consideration in cash and $1.3 billion in equity and assumed stock options.

The boards of both the Priceline Group and Kayak have unanimously approved the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including a vote of Kayak’s shareholders and regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by late 1st quarter 2013. Kayak’s current management team will continue to manage Kayak’s operations independently as part of the Priceline Group of companies.

 

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