InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – October 30, 2026

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Merger Arbitrage

1. CART: The acquisition of Maplebear Inc. (CART) by DoorDash, Inc. (DASH) for a closing value of $17 billion. Instacart stockholders will have the right to elect to receive, for each Instacart share: $65 in cash, 0.3372 shares of DoorDash common stock, or a mix of $48.75 in cash and 0.0843 shares of DoorDash common stock. In each case, subject to a cap on the total stock consideration issuable by DoorDash equal to 25% of the aggregate consideration and certain proration mechanics. The cash consideration of $65 is at a premium of 11.26% over the stock’s last close. (Press Release)
2. ADT: The acquisition of ADT Inc. (ADT) by Thrive Holdings for a closing value of $15.30 billion. ADT stockholders will receive $10 per share in cash, representing a premium of 34.95% over the stock’s last close. (Press Release)
3. VREX: Shareholders of Varex (VREX) approved the company’s merger with Teledyne (TDY) at a special meeting of shareholders held on October 28.

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