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Delivery Hero shares rise 10% as rival Uber mulls another takeover bid

Delivery Hero confirmed in a statement on Saturday that it had received a takeover offer from Uber of €33 per share.

Delivery Hero shares rise 10% as rival Uber mulls another takeover bid

TL;DR

  • Delivery Hero shares rose more than 10% on Monday morning.
  • The surge followed a report that Uber is considering an improved takeover bid.
  • Delivery Hero confirmed receiving a €33 per share offer from Uber.
  • Uber had previously increased its stake to become Delivery Hero's largest shareholder.
  • A previous €38 per share offer was reportedly rejected by a major shareholder.
  • The deal would lead to further consolidation in the food delivery sector.