AEUber Technologies has agreed to acquire German delivery company Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion, creating one of the world's largest food-delivery networks. The deal includes Delivery Hero's subsidiaries, including Talabat in the UAE and Middle East, and expands Uber's presence across 99 markets. The acquisition follows regulatory requirements related to Prosus's 2025 acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.com, which mandated reducing Delivery Hero's ownership. Delivery Hero faces ongoing antitrust issues, having been fined €329 million by the European Commission for anti-competitive practices. The transaction also involves separate deals with investment firm SSW Partners, where Uber will not gain control over certain businesses.
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