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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on $14.8B Delivery Hero deal: The combination represents compelling value

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 16, 2026 at 11:55  |  7:19  |  CNBC
Speakers
Dara Khosrowshahi — CEO, Uber

Summary

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discusses the $14.8B acquisition of Delivery Hero, explaining how it expands Uber's delivery footprint to 50 new markets and creates cross-platform synergies. He highlights the scale advantage, $1B+ synergies, effective 8x EBITDA valuation, and plans for organic growth, buybacks, and autonomous investment. The deal aims to leverage Uber's platform power where users spend 3x more when using both mobility and delivery.

  • Uber to acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8B, adding delivery in ~50 new markets.
  • Deal creates world's largest delivery firm outside China, present in 99 markets.
  • Cross-platform usage (mobility + delivery) drives 3x higher customer spend.
  • Over $1B in expected synergies reduce effective purchase price to 8x EBITDA.
  • Scale advantage creates high liquidity for drivers/restaurants, fueling faster growth and profits.
  • Uber plans to continue organic growth, stock buybacks, and autonomous investment.
  • CEO downplays regulatory risk, citing no direct overlap in acquired assets.
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Dara Khosrowshahi CEO, Uber 0:31
Uber's platform expansion and synergies drive growth
The Delivery Hero acquisition adds leading delivery brands in 50 new markets, extending Uber's platform to 99 total markets. Combined with Uber's mobility, cross-promotion drives users to spend 3x more. The deal yields over $1 billion in synergies, bringing the effective purchase price to 8x EBITDA post-close. Uber's scale advantage creates higher liquidity for drivers, couriers, and restaurants, leading to faster growth and higher profits. The company will continue organic growth, stock buybacks, and investment in autonomous technology, complementing disciplined M&A.
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Speakers: Dara Khosrowshahi  · Tickers: UBER