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In reviewConsumer & Retail23 April 2026

eBay Inc. to acquire Depop Limited

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eBay Inc. acquires Depop Limited

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

Sources

UK_CMA_GOVUK
What we know

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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  1. CMA Phase 1 launched

    eBay Inc. to acquire Depop Limited

    { "title": "eBay / Depop merger inquiry", "parties": [ "eBay", "Depop" ], "opened_date": "2026-04-23", "decision_date": "2026-04-23", "case_state": "open", "sector": "clothing-footwear-and-fashion", "decision_type": "Pre-notification / Invitation To Comment", "summary_text": "The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by eB

    UK CMA

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