LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Amsterdam-listed technology giant Prosus increased its bid for Just Eat to 800 pence a share, valuing the British online food delivery company at 5.5 billion pounds ($7.16 billion), and declared its offer final.
Prosus is battling Takeaway.com, which has tabled an all-share offer, to buy Just Eat. Shareholders have until Jan. 10 to accept its cash offer, Prosus said on Thursday.
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