Articles from Rover Group, Inc.

As pets increasingly take center stage in the family unit, Rover's latest campaign leans into the joy of finding pet sitters and walkers who truly “get your pet”

8 out of 10 pet parents believe a person’s dog breed is an extension of their personality;Regardless of breed or pet type, pet parents most value friendliness, sociability and playfulness

The transaction would mark Rover’s expansion into Australia, adding Mad Paws’ network of over 300,000 pet parents and 70,000 pet care providers to the Rover Group family

Co-Founder and CEO Aaron Easterly to become Executive Chair on July 1, 2025; Rover veteran and President/COO Brent Turner appointed new CEO

Rover Starts Next Phase of European Expansion with Acquisition of Gudog and Entry Into Denmark and Ireland

SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced the completion of its acquisition by private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (“Blackstone”) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion.

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 12, 2024. The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act was one of the conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition of Rover by private equity funds managed by Blackstone Inc. ("Blackstone") (such pending acquisition, collectively with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the “Merger”) contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 29, 2023, between Rover, Biscuit Parent, LLC and Biscuit Merger Sub, LLC (the "Merger Agreement"). The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement remain subject to other customary closing conditions, including the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger by Rover stockholders.

Acquisition by Blackstone Expected to Close in the First Quarter of 2024

$11.00 Per Share Purchase Price Represents 61% Premium Over 90 trading-day VWAP

SEATTLE, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that management will host 1x1 meetings at the following investor conference:

SEATTLE, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

SEATTLE, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that it will report third quarter 2023 financial results after market close on Monday, November 6, 2023. On the same day, management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Rover’s financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). During the conference call and webcast, Rover may discuss material business, financial or other information that is not contained in the third quarter 2023 earnings release.

SEATTLE, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that management will present at the following investor conference:

SEATTLE, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that management will present and host one-on-one meetings at the following investor conferences:

SEATTLE, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

SEATTLE, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that it will report second quarter 2023 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. On the same day, management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Rover’s financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). During the conference call and webcast, Rover may discuss material business, financial or other information that is not contained in the second quarter 2023 earnings release.

SEATTLE, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that management will present and host one-on-one meetings at William Blair’s Annual Growth Stock Conference.

SEATTLE, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that management will present and host one-on-one meetings at the following investor conferences:

SEATTLE, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

SEATTLE, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that it will report first quarter 2023 financial results after market close on Monday, May 8, 2023. On the same day, management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Rover’s financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET).

Rover used insights from pet experts, pet parents and real dog walkers on Rover to create its first-ever collection of pet walking gear

SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that management will present and host one-on-one meetings at the following investor conferences:

SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results after market close on Monday, February 27, 2023. On the same day, management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Rover’s financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET).

SEATTLE, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (“Rover” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ROVR), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROVR) (“Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced that it will report third quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Monday, November 7, 2022. On the same day, management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss Rover’s financial results, recent developments, and business outlook at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET).