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DGAP-News: Rocket Internet SE: Delivery Hero acquires foodpanda

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Rocket Internet SE: Delivery Hero acquires foodpanda - Rocket Internet receives newly issued shares in Delivery Hero in exchange

Berlin, 9 December, 2016 - Delivery Hero Holding GmbH ("Delivery Hero") announced today the acquisition of Emerging Markets Online Food Delivery Holding S.à r.l. ("foodpanda"). In exchange for all its shares in foodpanda, Rocket Internet SE ("Rocket Internet" or the "Company") received newly issued shares in Delivery Hero increasing its stake in Delivery Hero to c. 37.7% (on a fully diluted basis).

The transaction strengthens Delivery Hero's global leadership position in online food ordering and delivery, with the combined group processing over 20 million orders per month across 47 countries. foodpanda operates in total in 22 countries with market leading positions in 17 of them. The acquisition of foodpanda will enable Delivery Hero to consolidate its market leadership position in the Middle East and adds 20 new countries in Eastern Europe, MENA and Asia to Delivery Hero's platform increasing the size of Delivery Hero's total addressable market. Furthermore, the combination of the two key companies leads to a significant reduction of complexity at group level for Rocket Internet

"The combination of foodpanda and Delivery Hero, one of our most important companies, further consolidates key markets resulting in significantly improved market positions. Delivery Hero is also acquiring new markets with leading market positions further broadening its geographic footprint", said Oliver Samwer, Rocket Internet's CEO. "In addition, the transaction leads to reduced complexity at group level for Rocket Internet."

"foodpanda has built a fantastic position and service offering in some of the largest food delivery markets globally. We look forward to working with the team to continue creating unparalleled takeaway experiences for our customers around the world", said Niklas Östberg, Delivery Hero's CEO.

"I am delighted to join forces with Delivery Hero and be part of a global platform that will help us grow and with which we share a common vision", said Ralf Wenzel, foodpanda's CEO.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close prior to December 31, 2016.

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About Rocket Internet Rocket Internet builds and invests in Internet companies that take proven online business models to new, fast-growing markets. Rocket Internet focuses on four industry sectors of online and mobile retail and services that make up a significant share of consumer spending: Food & Groceries, Fashion, General Merchandise and Home & Living. Its network of companies operates in a large number of countries around the world with more than 36,000 employees. Rocket Internet SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN DE000A12UKK6, RKET). For further information please visit www.rocket-internet.com.

Disclaimer / Important Note

Despite not having control over the key portfolio companies mentioned above, the aggregate financial information is shown on a 100% basis (i.e. 100% of net revenues and EBITDA). The actual legal and economic interest of the Rocket Internet group in the network companies shown above is far lower than 100%. Please refer to Rocket Internet SE's 2015 consolidated financial statements for additional information on the group's consolidation policies and its segment information.

This document contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the current views, expectations and assumptions of the management of Rocket Internet SE and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those described in such statements due to, among other things, changes in the general economic and competitive environment, risks associated with capital markets, currency exchange rate fluctuations and competition from other companies, changes in international and national laws and regulations, in particular with respect to tax laws and regulations, and other factors. Rocket Internet does not assume any obligations to update any forward-looking statements.

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Language: English Company: Rocket Internet SE Charlottenstrasse 4 10969 Berlin Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 300 13 1800 Fax: +49 (0)30 300 13 1899 E-mail: investorrelations@rocket-internet.de Internet: www.rocket-internet.de ISIN: DE000A12UKK6 WKN: A12UKK Indices: SDAX Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange End of News DGAP News Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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