Deal facts
- Buyer
- eBay Inc.
- Target
- Depop Limited
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 23 April 2026
- Status
- In review
- Sector
- Consumer & Retail
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- Not stated
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eBay Inc. has agreed to acquire Depop Limited in a strategic acquisition within the clothing, footwear and fashion sector. The transaction was announced on 23 April 2026, with the target company based in the United Kingdom. No financial details regarding the deal value or specific consideration types were disclosed in the available information. The deal is classified as a strategic acquisition aimed at expanding the buyer's presence in the online fashion marketplace.
The transaction remains in the regulatory review phase as the parties await necessary approvals to proceed. No completion date has been confirmed at this stage of the process. The deal structure involves the full acquisition of the target business by the global e-commerce platform. This move represents a significant development for the fashion retail landscape in the region. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
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eBay Inc. to acquire Depop Limited
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