Grab-GoTo merger would be an all-round win

ought to merge. A union of the Singaporean and Indonesian food delivery-to-ride-hailing companies, currently valued at $18 billion, is "inevitable", Macquarie's sales team told its clients in a note published in February. GoTo says it's not infirms have taken a beating. After achieving a $40 billion valuation in a 2021 deal with a U.S. special-purpose acquisition company, Nasdaq-listed Grab is worth $13 billion.

Grab would claim the driving seat in any deal. It's larger and operates in eight markets, whereas GoTo is Indonesia-focussed anda majority stake in its e-commerce division to TikTok this year. Plus, Grab has net cash of $5.2 billion, the same as GoTo's market value. A structure that allows GoTo to retain its local brand while sharing a ride with Grab in its regional growth might ensure a smooth, and highly profitable, journey.Indonesia's GoTo told the local exchange on Feb. 13 that it was not having any merger discussion with Singapore-based Grab.

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