Grubhub Joining Effort to Cut Out Cutlery

Today Grubhub is officially joining the #CutOutCutlery campaign and committing to dramatically reducing the number of single-use plastics that enter the environment. In the coming months the Grubhub app and website will begin automatically defaulting to zero utensils and napkins with every order. While diners will still be able to request plasticware when needed, the move will generate significant savings for restaurants across the country.

“As we advance sustainable business practices across Grubhub and our industry, this important step will keep millions of unneeded pieces of single-use plastic out of the environment,” Devry Boughner Vorwerk, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, said. “We look forward to building on this commitment to sustainability in partnership with the diners and restaurants who rely on Grubhub every day.”

This action by Grubhub will remove millions of pieces of plastic cutlery from entering the environment annually. According to HabitsofWaste.org, organizer of the #CutOutCutlery campaign, 40,000,000,000 pieces of plastic cutlery end up in the waste stream per year, polluting our oceans and harming sea life. Sheila Morovati, Founder and CEO of Habits of Waste and #CutOutCutlery, has been a key partner to Grubhub as we have worked to develop this important sustainability feature.

“We applaud Grubhub for taking a significant step in dramatically reducing the amount of single-use plastic that ends up as unwanted waste and litter in our communities,” Morovati said. “Our partnership with Grubhub is a stellar example of how a system can be modified to change behavior, ultimately creating a new norm that automatically reduces waste and increases sustainability.”

Beyond the environmental benefits, removing plasticware is also another way Grubhub and our diners can generate cost savings for restaurants at a time when they need it most. Research has found that restaurants can save potentially thousands of dollars annually by reducing how much plasticware they use. The move is an important step in the journey Grubhub is embarking on towards more sustainable business practices.

Grubhub Announces Driver Grant Program Recipients

Back in December, we announced our Driver Grant Program — an initiative that supports drivers who are creating meaningful change in their communities through education, civic engagement, and philanthropic work. Since applications first opened, we received submissions from delivery partners across the country who allowed us a glimpse into their lives and their passions for making a difference within their communities.

We were overwhelmed by the stories that poured in and read countless submissions that touched us — from people serving those less fortunate in their communities, to providing mentorship opportunities and resources for local youth, to drawing attention to the link between deforestation and food insecurity. Every submission had one common theme: our delivery partners have huge hearts and an unwavering drive to help others.

“It was absolutely inspiring to see the many responses and countless examples of valuable work from our drivers across the country. We’re proud that this program will be a stepping stone for drivers who are making positive change within their communities,” said Eric Ferguson, Grubhub’s chief operations officer. “We’re looking forward to seeing all the great things drivers do with these grants and continuing our efforts this year to fund what fuels our drivers.”

Today, we’re excited to announce the first 20 recipients of this program and how they plan to use their $10,000 grants:

Bill R. — Huntington, WV
With this grant money, Bill plans to help upgrade Kiwanis Daycare — which serves low-income children and is the oldest continuously operating daycare in West Virginia.

BriYanna G. — Cleveland, OH
BriYanna plans to use the grant money to build and maintain a website for Ravenella — a marketplace she created for people to support Black-owned fashion lines.

Chad E. — Chicago, IL
Passionate about art, Chad will rent an art studio space to mentor youth in the Chicago area and feed their artistic passions, including graphic design and audio production. He would also like to purchase a screen printing machine and 3D printer so the artists he mentors can make their own products.

Destiny P. — Detroit, MI
Destiny plans to continue her work with local no-kill and animal rescue shelters by funding more reliable transportation for injured dogs and cats so that they can be cared for.

Joanna L. — Pittsburgh, PA
Joanna will use her grant to support Cup-A-Jo Productions — an artists’ collaborative theater she founded that explores non-traditional venues and mixes theatre with film, dance, music and poetry.

Joanne D. — California, MD
Joanne plans to use the grant to purchase additional food for a local nonprofit, S.O.L.D.I.E.R.S OUTREACH — Kids Eat Free.

Judy H. — Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Using her grant funds, Judy will expand her work to help the homeless population in her area, including increasing her budget to provide more supplies.

Kendal M. — Covington, GA 
Kendal will use his grant to donate and fund additional academic scholarships through The Brother Sister Campaign — a nonprofit organization he founded that’s dedicated to promoting growth and hope to underserved children.

Mary D. — Colorado Springs, CO
Mary plans to use the grant money to fund a retreat for Finding Our Voices — a nonprofit that empowers survivors of sexual assault to thrive by offering creative activities and healing events.

Mike B.  — Birmingham, AL
With the grant, Mike plans to purchase supplies and other resources for his high school students and complete his master’s degree in English.

Musasizi J. — Chicago, IL
Musasizi plans to use the grant money to facilitate campaigns that encourage and educate people to shift from using firewood and charcoal fuels to liquefied petroleum gas in developing parts of the world, where deforestation is impacting food security.

Nicholas S. — Houston, TX
Nicholas plans to expand his personal training and fitness business, including opening a larger fitness facility where he can continue to offer personalized training while also offering a general open space for people looking to train by themselves.

Peter A. — Poughkeepsie, NY
Peter plans to use his grant to support his two communities: Poughkeepsie, New York and Kuna, Kamagambo, Kenya. In Poughkeepsie, he will provide supplies, including winter coats and food, for the local homeless population. And in Kuna, he will work toward building a library and a learning center.

Pousbila O.  — St. Louis, MO
Pousbila will support the African Youth Development Foundation, in addition to helping cover the cost of school registration fees, and health and food plans for vulnerable children in Burkina Faso throughout the school year.

Romel D. — Jacksonville, FL
Romel runs The Jax Tutor —  a tutoring company focused on math, and he’ll use the funds to promote the service and reach more students.

Rosalie J.  — Jeffersonville, IN
Rosalie plans to use the grant money to grow her business that she uses to help fund warm clothing to local children in need and finish paying off her master’s degree in early childhood education.

Simple K. — Virginia Beach, VA
Simple, who runs a mentorship program called Arise Africa, will use the grant money to build a school and buy supplies for the children in his program.

Tameka W. — Evansville, IN
Tameka plans to use the grant to support the Inner City Youth Basketball League for Kids and fund a center for Mother’s Holdin’ It Down — a group she started to connect with other single mothers, share resources and provide support to local families in need.

Terrell B. — Davenport, IA 
Terrell plans to use the grant to establish a community resource for supporting personal and spiritual development.

Theresa N. — Indianapolis, IN
Theresa will use the grant funds to purchase a food truck so that she can feed men and women in her community who are less fortunate and share her ministry with them.

The good news keeps on coming…

Remember how we said we were overwhelmed by the stories from our delivery partners that poured in? There was no shortage of amazing submissions that touched us, and we’re excited to announce today that we’re giving an additional 10 recipients grants thanks to our diners who tweeted their support of our drivers with our #lovedelivered efforts in February. When diners showed their love, we supported the Driver Grant Program with $1 per tweet up to $100,000.

Meet our additional 10 recipients below and read how they plan to use the grant money to drive change in their communities!

Alyssa L. — Bel Air/Aberdeen, MD
A single mom to four kids, Alyssa has a heart for children and a passion for social work. She will use the grant money to continue her education and get a degree in social work.

Imari R. — Chesterfield, MI

Imari plans to use her grant money to launch the Random Love Project—an initiative that will support the homeless population in Michigan through the gifting of free meals and grocery stipends.

Jeffrey J. — Portland, OR
A photographer and filmmaker, Jeffrey finds purpose by connecting those in his community with nature, especially during these challenging times when mental health is so important. An avid fly fisher in his spare time, Jeffrey plans to use the grant money to create an informative video series of the best places to fish in Portland and the surrounding area in hopes other people find enjoyment in the sport as well during these times.

Jillian K. — Seattle, WA
Jillian is the founder of Ginger Gears, a robotics education company that works to combat underrepresentation in the STEAM field. With the grant money, Jillian wants to invest in workshop space for classes, camps and training for Ginger Gears students.

Jonah K. — Detroit, MI
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in religious studies, Jonah wants to use the grant money to conduct research about the religious minority communities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and fund his doctorate degree in the field.

Jonathan M. — Des Moines, IA
With this grant money, Jonathan will pursue his dream of getting a Secondary Education Teaching certificate so that he can teach mentally challenged and disabled children in his community.

Kevin S. — Wilkes-Barre, PA
Kevin will use the grant money to create a permanent home for Diamond City Sports’ youth and adult flag football leagues and renovate their wiffle ball field.

Mohammad D. — Milwaukee, WI
Passionate about cooking, Mohammad will use the grant money to purchase a food truck so that he can spread his love for cooking with others in nearby communities.

Robert H. — Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
With this grant money, Robert plans to get his non-profit that helps homeless veterans off of the ground through marketing and website development so that he can spread its message and reach more people in need.

Timothy C. — Richmond, VA
A middle school counselor, Timothy will use this money to fund programs for students at his school who are interested in STEM.

Check back in the spring for more information on our next round of grants and application details. If you’re interested in driving with us you can learn more at driver.grubhub.com.

Grubhub Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Results

Grubhub generates 48% revenue growth in the fourth quarter

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 and also posted a letter to shareholders on its investor relations website. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported revenues of $504 million, which is a 48% year-over-year increase from $341 million in the same period last year. Gross Food Sales grew 52% year-over-year to $2.4 billion, up from $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019.

“We remain steadfast in our support of our restaurant partners as the ongoing pandemic continues to weigh on their businesses and their local communities. From increased marketing spend and reduced commissions, to winterization grants and free digital ordering tools, we continue to be fully committed to assisting our restaurant partners,” said Matt Maloney, Grubhub founder and CEO. “Looking ahead, we’ve been working closely with the Just Eat Takeaway.com team on integration planning and continue to expect the transaction to close in the first half of 2021.”

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Highlights
The following results reflect the financial performance and key operating metrics of our business for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, as compared to the same period in 2019.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

  • Revenues: $503.7 million, a 48% year-over-year increase from $341.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • Net (Loss): $(67.8) million, or $(0.73) per diluted share, a decrease from $(27.7) million, or $(0.30) per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: $31.2 million, a 17% year-over-year increase from $26.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • Non-GAAP Net (Loss): $(37.9) million, or $(0.41) per diluted share, a decrease from $(4.2) million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Fourth Quarter Key Business Metrics Highlights1

  • Active Diners: 31.4 million, a 39% year-over-year increase from 22.6 million Active Diners in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • Daily Average Grubs (DAGs): 658,100 a 31% year-over-year increase from 502,600 DAGs in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • Gross Food Sales: $2.4 billion, a 52% year-over-year increase from $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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1 Key Business Metrics are defined on pages 28 – 29 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2020.

Full Year Financial Highlights

  • Revenues: $1.8 billion, a 39% year-over-year increase from $1.3 billion in 2019.
  • Net (Loss): $(155.9) million, or $(1.69) per diluted share, a decrease from $(18.6) million, or $(0.20) per diluted share, in 2019.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: $109.3 million, a 41% year-over-year decrease from $186.2 million in 2019.
  • Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss): $(38.7) million, or $(0.42) per diluted share, a decrease from $73.2 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in 2019.

Full Year Key Business Metrics Highlights2

  • Active Diners: 31.4 million, a 39% year-over-year increase from 22.6 million Active Diners in 2019.
  • Daily Average Grubs (DAGs): 622,700, a 26% year-over-year increase from 492,300 DAGs in 2019.
  • Gross Food Sales: $8.7 billion, a 47% year-over-year increase from $5.9 billion in 2019.

“2020 was a transformative year for our marketplace. Strong new diner and restaurant additions across all of our markets coupled with increased order frequency from existing diners culminated in record gross food sales during the fourth quarter,” said Adam DeWitt, Grubhub President and CFO. “Absent the ongoing support spend we are providing to our restaurant partners, drivers, and diners, the business could easily support long-term economics of more than $1.50 of Adjusted EBITDA per order.”

Guidance
Given Grubhub’s pending acquisition by Just Eat Takeaway.com, it is no longer issuing forward-looking guidance.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, as well as over 31 million active diners. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features over 300,000 restaurants and is proud to partner with over 265,000 of these restaurants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus and MenuPages.

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2 Key Business Metrics are defined on pages 28 – 29 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2020. 

Use of Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” regarding Grubhub, Just Eat Takeaway.com or their respective management’s future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans and prospects, which, in the case of Grubhub, are made in reliance on the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve substantial risks, known and unknown, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of Grubhub or Just Eat Takeaway.com to terminate the merger agreement; the ability to obtain approval by Grubhub stockholders on the expected schedule or at all; difficulties and delays in integrating Grubhub’s and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s businesses; risks that the proposed merger disrupts Grubhub’s or Just Eat Takeaway.com’s current plans and operations; failing to fully realize anticipated synergies, cost savings and other anticipated benefits of the proposed merger when expected or at all; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed merger; the risk that unexpected costs will be incurred; the ability of Grubhub or Just Eat Takeaway.com to retain and hire key personnel; the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations; uncertainty as to the value of the Just Eat Takeaway.com ordinary shares to be issued in connection with the proposed merger; uncertainty as to the long-term value of the common stock of the combined company following the proposed merger; the continued availability of capital and financing following the proposed merger; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Grubhub, Just Eat Takeaway.com or their respective directors and officers; changes in global, political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory forces; changes in tax laws, regulations, rates and policies; future business acquisitions or disposals; competitive developments; and the timing and occurrence (or non-occurrence) of other events or circumstances that may be beyond Grubhub’s and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s control. These and other risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors may be amplified or made more uncertain by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic uncertainty. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts Grubhub’s and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s businesses, operations and financial results, including the duration and magnitude of such effects, will depend on numerous factors, which are unpredictable, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions taken to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Grubhub and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s future financial or operating performance and include, without limitation, statements relating to the proposed merger and the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Grubhub and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s business and operations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “contemplates,” “could,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms.

While forward-looking statements are Grubhub’s and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s current predictions at the time they are made, you should not rely upon them. Forward-looking statements represent Grubhub’s and Just Eat Takeaway.com’s management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this communication, unless otherwise indicated, and there is no implication that the information contained in this communication is made subsequent to such date. For additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the cautionary statements and risk factors included in Grubhub’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including Grubhub’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020, Grubhub’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and any further disclosures Grubhub makes in Current Reports on Form 8-K. Grubhub’s SEC filings are available electronically on Grubhub’s investor website at investors.grubhub.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

For additional information concerning factors that could cause future results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, please refer to Just Eat Takeaway.com’s non-exhaustive list of key risks and cautionary statements included in Just Eat Takeaway.com’s Annual Report, which is available electronically on Just Eat Takeaway.com’s investor website at www.justeattakeaway.com. Except as required by law, Grubhub and Just Eat Takeaway.com assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements or this communication, or to update, supplement or correct the information set forth in this communication or the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Grubhub, Just Eat Takeaway.com or any person acting on behalf of either party are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referenced above.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, Just Eat Takeaway.com will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 to register the shares to be issued in connection with the proposed merger. The registration statement will include a preliminary proxy statement of Grubhub/prospectus of Just Eat Takeaway.com which, when finalized, will be sent to the stockholders of Grubhub seeking their approval of the respective merger-related proposals. Also in connection with the proposed merger, Just Eat Takeaway.com will file with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (“AFM”) and/or the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) a prospectus for the listing and admission to trading on Euronext Amsterdam and/or the admission to listing on the FCA’s Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market for listed securities of the shares to be issued in connection with the proposed merger (the “Prospectus”). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-4 AND THE RELATED PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-4, THE PROSPECTUS, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC, THE AFM AND/OR THE FCA IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRUBHUB, JUST EAT TAKEAWAY.COM AND THE PROPOSED MERGER.

Investors and security holders may obtain copies of these documents and any other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC by Grubhub or Just Eat Takeaway.com free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov, from Grubhub at its website, investors.grubhub.com, or from Just Eat Takeaway.com at its website  www.justeattakeaway.com. The Prospectus, as well as any supplement thereto, will be made available on the website of Just Eat Takeaway.com at its website www.justeattakeaway.com.

Participants in the Solicitation
Grubhub, Just Eat Takeaway.com and their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed merger under the rules of the SEC. Information about Grubhub’s directors and executive officers is available in Grubhub’s proxy statement dated April 9, 2020 for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. To the extent holdings of Grubhub securities by directors or executive officers of Grubhub have changed since the amounts contained in the definitive proxy statement for Grubhub’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC.

These documents are available free of charge from the sources indicated above, and from Grubhub by going to its investor relations page on its corporate website at investors.grubhub.com. Information about Just Eat Takeaway.com’s directors and executive officers and a description of their interests are set forth in Just Eat Takeaway.com’s 2019 Annual Report, which may be obtained free of charge from Just Eat Takeaway.com’s website, www.justeattakeaway.com. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed merger when they become available. Investors should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from Grubhub or Just Eat Takeaway.com using the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and applicable United Kingdom, Dutch and other European regulations.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to common stockholders are financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude merger, acquisition, restructuring and certain legal costs, income taxes, net interest expense, depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation expense. Non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to common stockholders exclude merger, acquisition, restructuring and certain legal costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense and other nonrecurring items as well as the income tax effects of these non-GAAP adjustments. We use these non-GAAP financial measures as key performance measures because we believe they facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period by excluding potential differences primarily caused by variations in capital structures, tax positions, the impact of acquisitions, restructuring and certain legal costs, the impact of depreciation and amortization expense on our fixed assets and the impact of stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to common stockholders are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP.

See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation” below for a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to common stockholders.

GRUBHUB INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

December 31,

Year Ended

December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Revenues

$

503,739

$

341,270

$

1,819,982

$

1,312,151

Costs and expenses:

Operations and support

319,242

190,328

1,169,126

675,471

Sales and marketing

119,940

86,100

402,503

310,299

Technology (exclusive of amortization)

30,652

29,164

122,949

115,297

General and administrative

33,883

28,018

132,553

101,918

Depreciation and amortization

37,345

32,488

141,821

115,449

Total costs and expenses

541,062

366,098

1,968,952

1,318,434

Loss from operations

(37,323)

(24,828)

(148,970)

(6,283)

Interest expense, net

7,813

6,189

27,988

20,493

Loss before provision for income taxes

(45,136)

(31,017)

(176,958)

(26,776)

Income tax (benefit) expense

22,649

(3,299)

(21,097)

(8,210)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$

(67,785)

$

(27,718)

$

(155,861)

$

(18,566)

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders

Basic

$

(0.73)

$

(0.30)

$

(1.69)

$

(0.20)

Diluted

$

(0.73)

$

(0.30)

$

(1.69)

$

(0.20)

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:

Basic

92,909

91,509

92,328

91,247

Diluted

92,909

91,509

92,328

91,247

 

KEY BUSINESS METRICS

Three Months Ended

 December 31,

Year Ended

 December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Active Diners (000s)

31,417

22,621

31,417

22,621

Daily Average Grubs

658,100

502,600

622,700

492,300

Gross Food Sales (millions)

$

2,361

$

1,552

$

8,669

$

5,914

 

GRUBHUB INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

December 31,
2020

December 31,
2019

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

360,232

$

375,909

Short-term investments

53,126

49,275

Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts

111,802

119,658

Income tax receivable

22,472

3,960

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

24,765

17,515

Total current assets

572,397

566,317

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

Property and equipment, net of depreciation and amortization

216,146

172,744

OTHER ASSETS:

Other assets

49,201

26,836

Deferred tax assets, non-current

142

Operating lease right-of-use asset

88,227

100,632

Goodwill

1,007,968

1,007,968

Acquired intangible assets, net of amortization

454,838

500,481

Total other assets

1,600,376

1,635,917

TOTAL ASSETS

$

2,388,919

$

2,374,978

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Restaurant food liability

$

141,802

$

131,753

Accounts payable

19,859

26,748

Accrued payroll

27,346

19,982

Current operating lease liability

17,897

9,376

Other accruals

149,278

61,504

Total current liabilities

356,182

249,363

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

Deferred taxes, non-current

17,777

27,163

Noncurrent operating lease liability

103,416

111,056

Long-term debt

494,103

493,009

Other accruals

644

817

Total long-term liabilities

615,940

632,045

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Common stock, $0.0001 par value

9

9

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,275)

(1,628)

Additional paid-in capital

1,243,135

1,164,400

Retained earnings

174,928

330,789

Total Stockholders’ Equity

$

1,416,797

$

1,493,570

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

2,388,919

$

2,374,978

 

GRUBHUB INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2020

2019

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net loss

$

(155,861)

$

(18,566)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:

Depreciation

42,446

30,237

Amortization of intangible assets and developed software

99,375

85,212

Stock-based compensation

84,485

72,879

Deferred taxes

(9,528)

(7,726)

Other

8,529

8,531

Changes in assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

6,924

(11,591)

Income taxes receivable

(18,512)

5,989

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(22,569)

(13,854)

Restaurant food liability

10,106

4,380

Accounts payable

(2,014)

1,978

Accrued payroll

7,362

1,804

Other accruals

84,251

23,349

Net cash provided by operating activities

134,994

182,622

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchases of investments

(112,313)

(85,989)

Proceeds from maturity of investments

108,779

51,366

Capitalized website and development costs

(57,179)

(48,524)

Purchases of property and equipment

(62,999)

(55,167)

Acquisition of other intangible assets

(510)

(9,980)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

127

Other cash flows from investing activities

(525)

(250)

Net cash used in investing activities

(124,747)

(148,417)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt

175,000

500,000

Repayments of borrowings under the credit facility

(175,000)

(342,313)

Taxes paid related to net settlement of stock-based compensation awards

(34,621)

(23,753)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

9,588

4,469

Payments for debt issuance costs

(89)

(9,136)

Other cash flows from financing activities

(2,149)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(27,271)

129,267

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(17,024)

163,472

Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

326

320

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

379,595

215,802

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period

$

362,897

$

379,594

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ITEMS

Cash paid for income taxes

$

216

$

1,163

 

GRUBHUB INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION

(in thousands, except per share and per order data)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net loss

$

(67,785)

$

(27,718)

$

(155,861)

$

(18,566)

Income taxes

22,649

(3,299)

(21,097)

(8,210)

Interest expense, net

7,813

6,189

27,988

20,493

Depreciation and amortization

37,345

32,488

141,821

115,449

EBITDA

22

7,660

(7,149)

109,166

Merger, acquisition, restructuring and certain legal costs

8,765

966

31,975

4,105

Stock-based compensation

22,425

18,073

84,485

72,879

Adjusted EBITDA

$

31,212

$

26,699

$

109,311

$

186,150

Net loss per order

$

(1.12)

$

(0.60)

$

(0.68)

$

(0.10)

Adjusted EBITDA per order

$

0.52

$

0.58

$

0.48

$

1.04

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net loss

$

(67,785)

$

(27,718)

$

(155,861)

$

(18,566)

Stock-based compensation

22,425

18,073

84,485

72,879

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

10,203

13,367

45,643

50,712

Merger, acquisition, restructuring and certain legal costs

8,765

966

31,975

4,105

Income tax adjustments

(11,466)

(8,916)

(44,903)

(35,883)

Non-GAAP income (loss)

$

(37,858)

$

(4,228)

$

(38,661)

$

73,247

Weighted-average diluted shares used to compute Non-GAAP income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

92,909

91,509

92,328

92,759

Non-GAAP income (loss) per diluted share attributable to common stockholders

$

(0.41)

$

(0.05)

$

(0.42)

$

0.79

Grubhub Invites Diners to Help Celebrate and Support the Black Restaurant Community

Food is at the heart of all communities and cultures, and this month Grubhub is honoring the diverse culinary plates from the Black community. To support and celebrate our many Black-owned restaurant partners, we are working alongside two organizations who have made an incredible impact in this community, Feed the Soul Foundation and Black Restaurant Week, LLC. Feed the Soul, the non-profit arm of Black Restaurant Week, will be the beneficiary of Grubhub’s February Sound Bites concert featuring Anderson .Paak, The Soul Rebels, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty and Tarriona “Tank” Ball. In addition, we’re unveiling a new search filter, powered by Dine.Black, to help diners discover nearby Black-owned restaurants.

During February, all proceeds from Grubhub’s Donate the Change program benefit Feed the Soul Foundation, which aims to aid marginalized entrepreneurs in the culinary industry with business development resources and support sustainable business growth. They provide business development training, consultation services to improve business operations, and business resources including programming, funding, technology, workforce training and more. Feed the Soul Foundation will use our diner donations toward the following:

  • Multiple $10K grants will go to restaurant owners for business development, such as menu consultation, operations or marketing initiatives.
  • Restaurant emergency funds to support restaurants in the event of an unexpected emergency such as flooding or a break-in. Feed the Soul Foundation will help provide  resources to help restaurants re-open and get back on their feet.
  • Scholarships to marginalized hospitality management college students, creating a pathway to help grow the next generation of restaurant entrepreneurs.

Our Donate the Change feature allows diners who opt-in to round up their change on their orders. Last year, Grubhub diners across the country donated more than $20 million dollars to various organizations and communities in need of support through the same program. Grubhub also matches Donate the Change contributions by Grubhub+ members. We invite more diners to opt-in to Donate the Change and join us this month to help make an impact in supporting the Black culinary community.

Grubhub is also partnering with Black Restaurant Week, LLC beginning with Black Restaurant Week in the Pacific Northwest on Feb. 19-28th. The partnership will promote Black-owned businesses and help local diners discover and support Black-owned restaurants in Oregon and Washington, with plans to continue with Black Restaurant Weeks in major markets across the country.

Feed the Soul Foundation will also be Grubhub’s donation partner for our popular virtual concert series Sound Bites, which will feature performances by Anderson .Paak and The Soul Rebels, with special guests Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty and Tarriona “Tank” Ball. During the live concert, fans tuning in will be encouraged to comment during the live stream, and Grubhub will donate $5 for every comment (up to $100K) to Feed the Soul Foundation. Sound Bites will take place on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on the Grubhub YouTube channel.

Finally, Grubhub is also excited to unveil a new search filter that will help diners easily find and order from Black-owned restaurants in their area. With the help of Dine.Black, this new filter will showcase thousands of restaurants nationwide on the Grubhub platform.

We have a responsibility to do our part in raising up our fellow foodies and that starts with discovery. We invite our diners to join our efforts by ordering from these incredible restaurants while at the same time supporting other culinary efforts. Visit the Grubhub app or Grubhub.com to find a delicious restaurant near you.

Grubhub’s Newly-designed App Gives Diners an Updated Experience for Ordering In

Grubhub has grown and evolved over the years to what our diners know us for today: more than 300,000 restaurants for diners to order from in over 4,000 cities; our Grubhub+ membership program with exclusive rewards for our most loyal diners; a product experience specific to those dining on campus; the ability to order large orders and pickup in a few simple taps; the Perks program featuring hundreds of dollars in deals; and so much more. We recently launched the newest version of the Grubhub and Seamless apps (available on both the App Store and Google Play Store) to make it easy – and inspiring – for our diners to find what they want to eat next.

“Our business has changed, our diner’s needs have changed, and importantly, we’ve updated our app experience to reflect that,” said Sam Hall, chief product officer at Grubhub. “Beyond building added support for the hundreds of thousands of restaurants now on our platform, the new app also better aligns with changes we’re seeing in diner behavior and integrates our core focus on building diner loyalty. Whether it’s our Grubhub+ membership program or the recently-added Perks tab where diners can find hundreds of dollars in exclusive deals, we wanted to ensure these features were easily accessible in our new app.”

Ultimately, we wanted to make ordering pickup and delivery easier and more convenient on Grubhub, leading to new diners, increased loyalty and more orders for our restaurant partners around the country.

Deciding what to order can feel like an eternity, especially when diners are hungry, so we made some changes to make it even easier.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN THE NEWLY-DESIGNED APP:

A New Home
Diners value simplicity and an easy way to order, and we created a one-stop-shop for key decisions when ordering in. This includes a quick toggle between pickup and delivery, search for restaurants in our Grubhub+ membership program, order ahead with the preorder function for those busy days, and more.

Making Pickup a Breeze
Let’s be honest–we know that getting food from point A to point B as quickly as possible is of utmost importance when ordering pickup. Now, when toggling to pickup, diners will be dropped into a map showing nearby restaurants with the ability to filter by participating Grubhub+ restaurants and those offering curbside pickup. And if a list view is preferred, diners can simply choose “show list” to scroll through nearby restaurants.

Making it Easier to Save
Between the Perks tab, a single place for diners to find local deals nearby, and Grubhub+, our monthly membership program providing diners with benefits such as unlimited free delivery, we’ve made it hard for diners to resist finding a good deal. Now we’ve integrated those features even further into the mobile experience, highlighting Perks and eligible Grubhub+ restaurants right on the restaurant cards as diners scroll through nearby spots.

Easy Order Review
With a new Order tab accessible at the bottom of the Grubhub app, diners can easily scan through their past, current, and scheduled orders – all in one place. For those creatures of habit, the tap of the “reorder” button allows diners to add ongoing favorites into their cart for a seamless checkout in the least amount of time.

Real-Time Order Status
Diners can now keep an eye on the status of their order from the moment an order is placed. Whether an order is in the middle of being prepared or on its way, all real-time updates can be found on the Home tab.

Updated Search Functionality
We made it effortless to search and browse at the same time. Diners can now filter by top cuisines in the area, discover new foods, or browse by restaurants that may catch the eye. Finding something new has never been easier!

“In working through the redesign, it was critical for us to work hand-in-hand with our product and engineering partners to deliver a holistic experience for our diners,” added Jacob Styburski, vice president of design and user experience at Grubhub. “We also made sure to listen to our diners throughout the design process, incorporating their feedback on everything from the look and feel to the functionality of the new app. It was important to build something we knew they’d love, and this is just the beginning!”

This is just the beginning for what we’re building as part of the Grubhub and Seamless app experiences. We continuously listen to and learn from our diners and add features that make it even easier and more enjoyable to order from their favorite restaurants. Our diners can expect more to come in the future!

Working Toward a More Diverse and Inclusive Workplace with Path Forward

Since our founding in 2004, we’ve encouraged authenticity, celebrated our differences and believed that diversity strengthens our success. More than 30 million people and hundreds of thousands of restaurant owners, from all different backgrounds, rely on Grubhub. We know that we must bring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and skills around the table to better understand and support the communities we serve.

Over the last year, we’ve looked critically at our company makeup, initiatives, processes and partnerships to identify areas for improvement. We view Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an ongoing effort with no “end date,” but we’re proud of the progress we’ve made thus far, including removing language with bias from our job postings, diversifying hiring and interview panels, creating our Voices Council and GrubConnect groups, and — most recently — partnering with Path Forward to offer a returnship program to individuals who are looking to return to the workforce in technical roles after taking time spent as a caregiver.

“We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, and Path Forward provides Grubhub with a valuable avenue to source from a wider and more diverse population of talented professionals who have historically faced barriers to returning to the workforce,” said Kelley Berlin, Grubhub’s chief people officer. “It can be challenging for caregivers to find equitable employment opportunities after taking time caring for their family, and returnships are one way to provide an encouraging developmental path.”

Grubhub’s Reconnect Returnship Program is a 16-week paid returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after spending time caring for their families. The program is open to individuals who have at least five years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least two years to focus on caring for a child or other dependent.

“Employers need employees who reflect the diversity of our country and the diversity of their customers,” said Tami Forman, Path Forward’s executive director. “Food delivery is often a lifesaver for those who are caring for their families, and this program provides a pathway for caregivers who very well may have relied on Grubhub’s services in the past to now restart their careers at the company. We are thrilled to partner with Grubhub to launch this program so they can attract people who bring diversity of gender, age, and lived experience to the table.”

Know someone who’s a good fit for the program? Encourage them to apply!

Grubhub To Announce Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Financial Results On Feb. 3, 2021

CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, after the market close. Due to the pending acquisition by Just Eat Takeaway.com, Grubhub does not plan to host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter results.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, as well as nearly 30 million active diners. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features over 300,000 restaurants and is proud to partner with approximately 245,000 of these restaurants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus and MenuPages.

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Grubhub Taps Global Food and Sustainability Executive Devry Boughner Vorwerk as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB), a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today announced that Devry Boughner Vorwerk will be joining the company as chief corporate affairs officer, effective Jan. 19. Vorwerk will oversee brand, communications, government relations, public policy and sustainability for the company.

In the newly created role, she is responsible for developing a cohesive brand voice and fostering relationships across the industry to help drive growth and promote Grubhub’s continued commitment to supporting restaurants, drivers and diners. Vorwerk will lead the company’s communications and brand activities to further differentiate Grubhub and demonstrate its impact in communities across the country. She will also advance the business’ focus on sustainability and food security to strengthen Grubhub’s network and build on the company’s successful Donate the Change and Grubhub Community Relief Fund efforts.

Most recently, Vorwerk served as chief executive officer of DevryBV Sustainable Strategies and previously as chief communications officer and head of global corporate affairs for Cargill, where she was the youngest female corporate officer appointed in the company’s 150-year history. While at Cargill, Vorwerk worked with the company’s diverse businesses worldwide to secure their access to markets, support local business development, and ensure license to operate by addressing social and environmental issues.

“We are so pleased to have Devry join Grubhub, especially during this consequential time for our industry and the restaurants that are the backbone of our local communities,” said Matt Maloney, founder and CEO of Grubhub. “Devry’s deep expertise in the food space and long-standing emphasis on sustainability will no doubt strengthen Grubhub’s approach to serving our restaurant partners. Hiring her is a win for Grubhub, and we could not be more excited to welcome her aboard.”

“I am thrilled to become part of the Grubhub team that is using its robust marketplace to help restaurants build their businesses while creating opportunities for drivers and solving for diners’ personalized needs all at the same time,” said Vorwerk. “The company is uniquely positioned in the industry since it places the success of local restaurants at the heart of its business model. Restaurants are part of the fabric that weaves our communities together, and now more than ever, they need support.”

About Grubhub
Grubhub is a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, as well as nearly 30 million active diners. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features over 300,000 restaurants and is proud to partner with approximately 245,000 of these restaurants in over 4,000 U.S. cities. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus and MenuPages.

 

Grubhub Levels up in Esports as the Official Food Delivery Partner of the League Championship Series

Grubhub is setting out to up the ante in esports this year by kicking off a three-year partnership with the League Championship Series (LCS), Riot Games’ NA LoL Professional League, the #1 professional esports league in North America. According to recent market research, the esports market is on track to surpass $1.5B by 2023, with viewership expected to grow to 646 million in 2023, which is double the previous six-year period. The fast-growing and fiercely engaged gaming fanbase provides a largely untapped opportunity for us to become a significant part of the esports community because watching sports and entertaining content pairs perfectly with food, especially when it’s delivered.

“As esports and gaming continue to rise in popularity, our vision is for Grubhub to become synonymous with this sport, make Grubhub and Gaming a new favorite cultural pastime,” said Jessica Burns, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Creative at Grubhub. “Our partnership with the LCS gets us one step closer to that goal.”

By being at the center of the premiere League of Legends (LoL) battleground in North America, Grubhub will be able to provide moments of joy for fans and diners through fun, co-branded activations and offerings alongside LCS teams, tournaments and creators. Our activations will range from custom in-game broadcast and social content to limited-edition merch drops and Grubhub – and even a few surprise Hextech chest deliveries. LCS fans will first start seeing Grubhub branding during LCS’s first-ever Lock In Tournament on January 15, along with activations across different channels. Following that is the highly anticipated LCS Spring Split, which begins on February 5. Throughout each weekend’s matches, we’ll also be offering exclusive deals from partners, and opportunities for diners to redeem free Hextech chests in the game.

Throughout the season, fans can tune into Delivering the Win, an in-game LCS broadcast segment highlighting game-changing moments from the week’s matchups, to get exclusive delivery discount codes from the shoutcasters. As we draw closer to the postseason, Grubhub will be integrated into multiple Road to the Finals episodes, a LCS broadcast series that zooms in on the most compelling performances and storylines of the season leading up to the postseason. Throughout the season, we will also deliver Perks to fans from some of their favorite restaurants, along with in-game exclusive Hextech chests, skins and more. For the season’s grand finale, we’ll help crown the two LCS title champions of 2021, by serving as presenting partner of the LCS Mid-Season Showdown and the LCS Championship.

In addition to this epic partnership with LCS, Grubhub is excited to partner with popular LCS teams and players to bring a variety of branded content, custom jerseys, and exclusive promotions throughout the 2021 season. As a sneak peek, we’re teaming up with Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng, an eight-time LCS Champion, to create custom content for his popular Twitch and social media channels to further engage with LCS fans and diners.

Grubhub’s first foray into esports was in 2018 with TSM, which started out as a small piloted partnership and later grew to a year-long deal. From there, we piloted partnerships with some of the most popular teams and creators, like 100 Thieves. For the next two years, we continued our TSM sponsorship and launched additional sponsorships of well-known tournaments. In 2020, we signed on as the official food delivery sponsor of one of the top professional esports leagues, and hosted virtual events with popular celebrity guests, along with other in-game activations, in everyone’s favorite animal-themed island game.

To date, our partnership with the LCS is the most comprehensive and ambitious esports partnership for Grubhub. We are very excited to continue looking for ways to enhance our efforts in gaming and esports, and we look forward to seeing you all tune in this year!