• eLong, controlled by Tongcheng Travel, closed its cash offer for ride-hailing platform Dida on Aug. 21.
• Valid acceptances covered 910,755,954 shares, equal to 88.74% of Dida’s issued share capital.
• Offeror and concert parties would hold 88.74% of Dida, subject to share transfers being registered.
• Cash settlement checks are due to be mailed by Sept. 1.
• Dida’s public float fell to 11.26% following the offer, below the 25% minimum.

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