Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
Uber Nears Delivery Hero Deal at Above €36 a Share
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

Uber Nears Delivery Hero Deal at Above €36 a Share

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

Summary

  • Uber is in advanced talks to acquire Germany-based Delivery Hero, with people familiar saying an agreement could be reached as soon as this week.
  • Delivery Hero would likely be valued well above its recent trading price of about €36 per share, indicating Uber may need to offer a meaningful premium to secure the deal.
  • The talks center on one of Europe’s largest food-delivery groups, potentially expanding Uber’s reach beyond ride-hailing through a major cross-border acquisition.

Insights

If Uber swallows Delivery Hero, will it create a delivery titan or a consumer-unfriendly monopoly?
As Uber bids for global dominance, could a rival’s surgical strike for key assets prove the smarter strategy?