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Global food delivery growth and Delivery Hero takeover

Overview

The food delivery sector continues to show resilience, with US platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats expanding into grocery and SNAP assistance services. In Europe, Delivery Hero is navigating a significant transition amid an ongoing takeover bid by Uber. Following strong second-quarter results, Delivery Hero reported a 17.7 percent rise in revenue to 4.0 billion euros and an 11.3 percent increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) to 13.2 billion euros. Consequently, the company has raised its full-year EBITDA forecast to up to 1 billion euros. Regarding the acquisition, the management and supervisory boards of Delivery Hero have officially endorsed Uber’s takeover bid, valued at approximately €12.77 billion ($14.8 billion). Uber has offered €41.50 per share in cash. As the transaction progresses, major shareholder Prosus has expressed readiness to sell its 17 percent stake to Uber, which already holds an economic interest of over 53 percent through direct holdings and irrevocable commitments. Additionally, Gregory Alexander via Conifer Management recently adjusted his voting interest from 5.07 percent to 4.95 percent. To facilitate the merger and address competitive overlaps, Delivery Hero has reached an agreement to divest operations in 14 markets—including Spain (via Glovo), Poland, Portugal, Romania, Moldova, Austria, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Norway, Sweden, and Turkey—to SSW Partners LP for approximately 1.4 billion euros. This transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2027, pending regulatory and antitrust approvals. In leadership updates, John Woyton has been appointed to the supervisory board, effective September 9, 2026, succeeding Scott Ferguson. Woyton will serve on the Audit and Strategy Committees through the 2027 annual general meeting. Uber has committed to maintaining Delivery Hero's headquarters in Berlin and ensuring independent management through its own board. The tender period for shareholders remains active until November 5, 2026.

Entities

Delivery Hero · Uber · Uber Technologies Inc. · DoorDash · John Woyton

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Delivery Hero raises EBITDA forecast amid Uber takeover bid

    Delivery Hero has raised its EBITDA forecast to 1 billion euros and appointed John Woyton to its supervisory board amid an ongoing takeover process by Uber Technologies Inc.

  2. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Uber enters eurobond market and CEO executes $10M stock purchase

    Uber is entering the eurobond market with a five-part debt offering amid its acquisition of Delivery Hero, while CEO Dara Khosrowshahi purchased over $10 million in company stock.

  3. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Delivery Hero boards recommend Uber takeover bid of 14.8 billion USD

    Delivery Hero's boards have recommended shareholders accept Uber's 14.8 billion USD takeover bid, offering 41.50 euros per share. A separate deal will sell 14 competing markets to SSW Partners.

  4. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Delivery Hero leadership endorses Uber’s $14.8 billion takeover bid

    Delivery Hero’s leadership has recommended that shareholders accept Uber’s $14.8 billion takeover bid, offering €41.50 per share. The acceptance period ends on November 5.

  5. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Delivery Hero raises 2026 guidance amid Uber takeover bid

    Delivery Hero has raised its 2026 growth forecasts following strong half-year results, amid an ongoing 13 billion euro takeover bid by Uber at 41.50 euros per share.

  6. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Food delivery platforms show growth amid market consolidation rumors

    Food delivery platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats are growing despite cooling retail sales, while Delivery Hero faces potential acquisition interest from Uber amid industry consolidation.

Sources

4investors.de · ad-hoc-news.de · businessinsider.nl · distribucionactualidad.com · economytoday.com.cy · etailment.de · faz.net · finanzen.at · finanzen.ch · finanzen.net · finanzen100.de · finanznachrichten.de · hispanidad.com · it-boltwise.de · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt · kapitalmarktexperten.de · latestly.com · merca2.es · mobiletime.com.br · moneycab.com · newmoney.gr · nwb-experten-blog.de · sapo.pt · sbctv.gr · seekingalpha.com · sharedeals.de · stocknews.com · theportugalnews.com

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