Uber explores full takeover of Delivery Hero after stake increase to 19.5%
Uber is considering a full acquisition of Delivery Hero after increasing its stake to 19.5%, making it the largest shareholder. The company has been in discussions with other shareholders and is navigating regulatory requirements related to ownership thresholds. Delivery Hero is also undergoing a leadership transition, adding urgency to Uber's potential takeover plans.
- ▪Uber has increased its stake in Delivery Hero to approximately 19.5% of issued capital.
- ▪The company purchased a 4.5% block from Prosus for €270 million in April 2026.
- ▪Delivery Hero's CEO is set to step down by March 2027, creating a narrow window for negotiations.
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Uber explores full takeover of Delivery Hero after stake increase to 19.5% The ride-hailing giant has quietly built itself into Delivery Hero's largest shareholder, and now it's eyeing the whole company. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 23, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Uber Technologies is considering a full acquisition of Berlin-based Delivery Hero SE, a move that would dramatically reshape the…
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