Uber-Delivery Hero deal to close in H2 2027; board backs offer

The board's endorsement signals confidence in the offer's valuation, but the extended timeline to 2027 leaves substantial room for regulatory hurdles and market shifts. For stakeholders, the key watchpoint is whether antitrust scrutiny in key jurisdictions alters the deal's terms or timeline. The long closing window also means Delivery Hero's operations will be under a prolonged period of strategic uncertainty, which could impact its competitive positioning. Whether the regulatory process proceeds smoothly or introduces conditions is the open question.