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Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports

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Posted on April 17, 2026

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April 17 (Reuters) - Uber has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in rival Delivery Hero and will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at 20 euros

Uber to Acquire Additional 4.5% Stake in Rival Delivery Hero for €270M

Uber's Strategic Investment in Delivery Hero

Details of the Acquisition Agreement

April 17 (Reuters) - Uber has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in rival Delivery Hero and will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at 20 euros apiece from the German multinational’s largest shareholder, Prosus, the Financial Times reported on Friday. 

Verification and Sources

Reuters could not independently verify the report. 

Currency Conversion

($1 = 0.8488 euros)

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • Uber will acquire roughly €270 million ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at €20 each, representing an additional 4.5% stake from Prosus, per FT report.
  • The transaction underscores Uber’s increasing strategic investment in Delivery Hero amid its broader delivery expansion moves.
  • Delivery Hero has faced regulatory hurdles in prior deals (e.g., Taiwan’s Foodpanda sale), while Prosus remains a key shareholder navigating EU deal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much additional stake is Uber acquiring in Delivery Hero?
Uber is acquiring an additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero.
What is the value of the shares Uber will buy from Delivery Hero's largest shareholder?
Uber will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares.
Who is the largest shareholder of Delivery Hero selling to Uber?
Prosus is the largest shareholder of Delivery Hero selling the shares to Uber.
What was the reported price per share in the Uber-Delivery Hero deal?
The deal is reported at 20 euros per Delivery Hero share.
Was this Uber-Delivery Hero acquisition independently verified?
Reuters could not independently verify the acquisition report.

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