Delivery Hero Investors Said to Push for Sale, Divestments

Core Viewpoint - Delivery Hero SE is under pressure from major shareholders to conduct a strategic review due to increasing consolidation in the food delivery industry and poor stock performance [1][2]. Group 1: Shareholder Pressure - Investors, including Aspex Management, Delivery Hero's second-largest shareholder with over 5% stake, are urging management to consider selling the company or parts of its business [2][4]. - Other investors, such as Broad Peak Investment Advisers and PSquared Asset Management, have expressed frustration over the company's lack of progress in improving its loss-making operations and shareholder value [4]. Group 2: Stock Performance - Delivery Hero's shares have decreased approximately 50% over the past year and nearly 90% from their peak in 2021 [2]. - In recent trading, shares of Delivery Hero rose as much as 15%, reaching a market value of €5.9 billion ($6.9 billion) [3]. Group 3: Strategic Options - Analysts from Barclays noted that there is a growing sentiment among investors for a strategic review and potential asset sales [5]. - Potential buyers for Delivery Hero's assets could include competitors like Meituan, Grab Holdings, or Uber, with the Korean business Baedal Minjok being particularly attractive [5]. Group 4: Governance Implications - Disgruntled investors owning over 5% of Delivery Hero could call for a shareholder meeting and potentially withdraw support for management under German regulations, which could negatively impact executive confidence [6].