Prosus considering raising Delivery Hero stake in bid to thwart Uber takeover: Report

Dutch tech investor Prosus is looking to buy more shares in Delivery Hero. This move aims to block a takeover bid from Uber. Prosus already holds a significant stake in the German food delivery company. Talks are underway with other investors abou...

Prosus considering raising Delivery Hero stake in bid to thwart Uber takeover: Report
Prosus is considering raising its stake in Delivery Hero and has ‌spoken to other ⁠investors ⁠about the price at which they would be willing to sell their shares to the Dutch tech investor, the FT reported on ⁠Monday, citing ‌people familiar with the matter.

Delivery Hero ⁠declined to comment, while Prosus ​did not immediately reply to ​a request on the matter.

The move is aimed at thwarting a takeover attempt ‌for Germany's Delivery Hero by Uber, the FT said. Prosus holds a ⁠16.83% holding in the Berlin-based food-delivery company, according to LSEG data.
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