Delivery group’s share price has fallen over 70% as it lost money despite pandemic surge in demand

Amsterdam-based firm enjoyed a 33 per cent surge in revenues in 2021

Online food ordering sees weaker growth in the US

Surge came as Covid-19 restrictions boosted demand for food delivery services

Demand for food delivery services has boomed during Covid-19 pandemic

Pandemic benefits Dutch-based takeaway platform business

Q&A: Over the past 20 years, there’s been a gradual shift from stable, permanent work

Chief executive says he wants to employ people who get benefits and have job security

Unresolved issues sink planned deal, with rival Just Eat swooping in with new offer

Deal will give food delivery business foothold in US

Food delivery group had already agreed merger with Takeaway.com

The terms value Just Eat at around €5.1 bn, based on Takeaway’s Friday market close

Deal would create one of the largest online food delivery groups in the world