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Uber’s $14.8 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero is set to create the world’s largest food delivery network, spanning 99 countries and $236 billion in annual sales. To clear regulatory hurdles, Delivery Hero is spinning off 14 markets to SSW Partners, while major shareholder Prosus sells its 17% stake—a common move to ease antitrust concerns. The deal, expected to close late 2027, dramatically expands Uber’s global footprint, positioning it to directly compete with DoorDash in a market increasingly dominated by just two giants. Analysts call it a “long slow march,” but with regulatory groundwork already laid, this merger signals the final phase of consolidation in the food delivery industry.

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