{"id":62271,"date":"2026-05-23T09:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/delivery-hero-explores-strategic-sale-as-uber-and-doordash-circle-iran-proposes-hormuz-reopening\/62271\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T09:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:38:26","slug":"delivery-hero-explores-strategic-sale-as-uber-and-doordash-circle-iran-proposes-hormuz-reopening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/delivery-hero-explores-strategic-sale-as-uber-and-doordash-circle-iran-proposes-hormuz-reopening\/62271\/","title":{"rendered":"Delivery Hero Explores Strategic Sale as Uber and DoorDash Circle; Iran Proposes Hormuz Reopening"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delivery Hero (<a href=\"\/stock\/DHER\">DHER<\/a>) is evaluating a full sale or a series of spin-offs<\/strong> for its lucrative Middle East and South Korean divisions, according to reports from the Financial Times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uber (<a href=\"\/stock\/UBER\">UBER<\/a>) and DoorDash (<a href=\"\/stock\/DASH\">DASH<\/a>) have entered exploratory discussions<\/strong> with major investors to potentially acquire significant stakes in the German delivery giant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investors are targeting a price above \u20ac40 per share<\/strong> for Delivery Hero, signaling a high valuation floor for any potential takeover bid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong> in exchange for U.S. compensation and the lifting of sanctions as Pakistani-led mediation efforts intensify in Tehran.<\/li>\n<li><strong>France has officially banned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir<\/strong> from its territory, citing concerns over regional escalations and the treatment of activists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The board of Delivery Hero (<a href=\"\/stock\/DHER\">DHER<\/a>) is reportedly considering a radical restructuring that could involve a total sale of the company or the spin-off of its most valuable assets. The primary focus is on the group\u2019s <strong>Middle East (Talabat)<\/strong> and <strong>South Korean (Woowa Brothers)<\/strong> divisions, which have remained resilient despite global macroeconomic headwinds.<\/p>\n<p>Interest in the Berlin-based firm has surged, with Uber (<a href=\"\/stock\/UBER\">UBER<\/a>) and DoorDash (<a href=\"\/stock\/DASH\">DASH<\/a>) both &quot;sounding out&quot; investors regarding a potential bid. Uber (<a href=\"\/stock\/UBER\">UBER<\/a>), which already holds a <strong>19.5% stake<\/strong> in the company, is reportedly looking to consolidate its international footprint to better compete with DoorDash (<a href=\"\/stock\/DASH\">DASH<\/a>) outside of the North American market.<\/p>\n<p>On the geopolitical front, the Pakistani Army Chief has concluded high-level talks in Tehran aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. <strong>Iran has submitted two formal proposals<\/strong> to the Pakistani mediator, including an offer to reopen the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong> if the U.S. provides financial compensation and addresses the issue of frozen funds.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these diplomatic overtures, Iran\u2019s top negotiator emphasized that Tehran will not compromise on its core legal rights. The <strong>U.S. Central Command<\/strong> reported that its blockade on Iran has reached a &quot;critical stage,&quot; with over <strong>100 ships redirected<\/strong> to avoid the strategic waterway, further straining global energy supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Regional tensions remain high as <strong>Hezbollah<\/strong> confirmed receiving a message from the Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirming that Tehran will not abandon its support for the group. This comes amid reports of a drone falling in the <strong>Upper Galilee<\/strong> and an Israeli strike in <strong>Nabatieh<\/strong> that injured a Lebanese soldier, keeping the border region on high alert.<\/p>\n<p>In a significant diplomatic shift, the <strong>French Foreign Ministry<\/strong> announced that Israeli National Security Minister <strong>Itamar Ben-Gvir<\/strong> is barred from entering French territory effective immediately. France is also urging the <strong>European Union<\/strong> to impose broader sanctions on the minister, reflecting growing international pressure over recent incidents involving humanitarian activists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Delivery Hero (DHER) is evaluating a full sale or a series of spin-offs for its lucrative Middle East 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