Uber Bids $15B for Delivery Hero With Board Support

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Uber has made a $15 billion takeover bid for food delivery giant Delivery Hero. The company's board of directors has backed the proposed acquisition. If the deal receives full regulatory and shareholder approval, it would create one of the largest food delivery platforms globally. The merger would significantly expand Uber's footprint in international food delivery markets.

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