UBER 8-K
Uber Technologies, Inc (UBER)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 13, 2024, Uber Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its entry into an agreement with Delivery Hero SE (“Delivery Hero”) to acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million in cash on a cash and debt free basis, subject to certain adjustments. The Company also entered into an agreement with Delivery Hero to purchase approximately $300 million in newly issued ordinary shares of Delivery Hero at a purchase price of €33.00 per share, which is expected to close on or about May 23, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
We expect the acquisition to contribute at least $150 million annualized run-rate of Delivery Adjusted EBITDA(1), inclusive of synergies, to our business within 12 months of closing. The acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
(1) The Company’s three operating and reportable segments are Mobility, Delivery and Freight, and its segment operating performance measure is Segment Adjusted EBITDA. We define each segment’s Adjusted EBITDA as segment revenue less the following expenses: cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization, operations and support, sales and marketing, and general and administrative and research and development expenses associated with our segments. Segment Adjusted EBITDA also excludes non-cash items, certain transactions that are not indicative of ongoing segment operating performance and/or items that management does not believe are reflective of our ongoing core operations.
The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “hope,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors relate to, among others: risks and uncertainties related to the pending acquisition of Foodpanda, including the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required regulatory approvals, any reverse termination fee that may be payable in connection with any failure to close the transaction, the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect us or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction, or the failure to satisfy any of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; costs, expenses or difficulties related to the acquisition of Foodpanda; failure to realize the expected benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction in the expected timeframes or at all; the potential impact of the announcement, pendency or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships with the Company’s and/or Foodpanda’s employees, merchants, suppliers, delivery partners and other business partners; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions to us, Delivery Hero and/or Foodpanda; inability to retain key personnel; changes in legislation or government regulations affecting us, Delivery Hero or Foodpanda; the potential impact of the acquisition on our financial results; and economic financial, social or political conditions that could adversely affect us, Delivery Hero, Foodpanda or the proposed transaction. For additional information on other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reports and other filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K and any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.
Preliminary Financial Information
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All projected financial information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is preliminary. The estimate is not a comprehensive statement of our financial position and results of operations. There is no assurance that the Company will achieve its forecasted results within the relevant period or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates as a result of actual quarter-end results, the completion of normal quarter-end accounting procedures and adjustments, including the execution of our internal control over financial reporting, the completion of the preparation and management’s review of our financial statements for the relevant period and the subsequent occurrence or identification of events prior to the filing of our financial results for the relevant period with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued May 13, 2024. | |||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | |
| Date: May 14, 2024 | By: /s/ Dara Khosrowshahi |
| Dara Khosrowshahi | |
| Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Uber Eats to acquire Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan
| ● | Acquisition brings together the companies’ complementary merchant, delivery partner, and consumer bases into a single app, creating significant value | |
| ● | Deal is one of the largest-ever international acquisitions in Taiwan, highlighting its attractiveness for companies and investors |
SAN FRANCISCO and BERLIN — Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Delivery Hero SE have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million in cash. The acquisition of foodpanda Taiwan is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is targeted to close in the first half of 2025. Separately, the companies have also entered into an agreement for Uber to purchase $300 million in newly issued ordinary shares of Delivery Hero.
Until closing, Delivery Hero is dedicated to continue operating foodpanda Taiwan as before, offering the best possible service for its customers and vendors. In the period following closing, foodpanda’s local consumers, merchants, and delivery partners will be transitioned to Uber Eats.
Due to its existing presence in Taiwan, Uber is best placed to build upon the significant local operations developed by Delivery Hero and foodpanda over the past years, and invest further into an improved experience for consumers, merchants, and delivery partners.
Niklas Östberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Delivery Hero, said: “The strength of our Taiwanese business is a testament to the hard work of many teams over the last eight years. In order to build a world-leading service, we have come to the conclusion that we need to focus our resources on other parts of our global footprint, where we feel we can have the largest impact for customers, vendors and riders. This deal gives foodpanda an exciting runway in Taiwan and we wish them all the best in their next chapter.”
The deal will combine Uber’s global expertise in operating a high-efficiency marketplace with foodpanda’s extensive coverage across Taiwan and its relationships with beloved local brands. The deal will also give consumers greater choice across food types and price points by bringing the complementary groups of merchants on Uber Eats and foodpanda onto a combined platform.
For example, consumers stand to benefit from the combination of Uber’s wider selection across northern Taiwan and in major urban centers with foodpanda’s comparative strength in southern Taiwan and in smaller cities. Better service for consumers helps drive more orders from merchants, and more orders from merchants means more opportunities for delivery partners to earn.
Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, Senior Vice President of Delivery at Uber, said: “Bringing together our distinct customer bases, merchant selections, and geographic footprints will allow us to deliver more choices and the best prices for consumers, stronger demand for restaurants, and more earnings opportunities for delivery partners. Taiwan is a fiercely competitive market, where online food delivery platforms today still represent just a small part of the food delivery landscape. We’re so excited about the opportunity to deliver even greater convenience and value that this transaction would unlock in the years ahead.”
Once completed, this deal would be one of the largest ever international acquisitions in Taiwan, outside of the semiconductor industry. Uber’s decision to commit to this considerable increase in its Taiwan investment is a concrete vote of confidence in the continued long-term attractiveness of Taiwan for international companies and investors.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Uber’s future business expectations which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “hope,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Uber’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors relate to, among others: risks and uncertainties related to the pending acquisition of foodpanda, including the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required regulatory approvals, any reverse termination fee that may be payable in connection with any failure to close the transaction, the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect Uber or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction, or the failure to satisfy any of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; costs, expenses or difficulties related to the acquisition of foodpanda; failure to realize the expected benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction in the expected timeframes or at all; the potential impact of the announcement, pendency or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships with Uber’s and/or foodpanda’s employees, merchants, suppliers, delivery partners and other business partners; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions to Uber, Delivery Hero and/or foodpanda; inability to retain key personnel; changes in legislation or government regulations affecting Uber, Delivery Hero or foodpanda; and economic financial, social or political conditions that could adversely affect Uber, Delivery Hero, foodpanda or the proposed transaction. For additional information on other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted, please see Uber’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent quarterly reports, annual reports and other filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release and any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that Uber believes to be reasonable as of this date. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to Uber on the date hereof. Uber undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.
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About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 49 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
About Delivery Hero
Delivery Hero is the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating its service in around 70 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The Company started as a food delivery service in 2011 and today runs its own delivery platform on four continents. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. For more information, please visit www.deliveryhero.com
*Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Uber and UniCredit Bank GmbH acted as financial advisor to Delivery Hero.