Uber to Acquire Foodpanda's Taiwan Operations for $950 Million
The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, would consolidate Uber's dominance in Taiwan's food delivery market.
- Uber and Delivery Hero have agreed on a $950 million cash deal for Foodpanda's Taiwan business.
- The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
- Uber will also purchase $300 million in newly issued Delivery Hero shares.
- The merger would give Uber and Foodpanda a combined 80% market share in Taiwan.
- Regulatory concerns focus on potential market competition restrictions.