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Delivery Hero shares sink after talks to sell foodpanda fail

Delivery Hero shares fell almost 9% after it said talks for the potential sale of its foodpanda business in selected markets in Southeast Asia have failed.

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IGTV's Angeline Ong tracks the stock reaction and explains why the German food delivery company needs to offload foodpanda, fast.

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Delivery Hero share price declines after failing to sell its foodpanda unit

Delivery Hero, a German food delivery company, is experiencing a decline in its stock value due to the failure of negotiations to sell its foodpanda business in certain Southeast Asian markets. The company has been facing tough competition in the region, and its foodpanda unit has been incurring losses. As a result of this news, the company's stock value has dropped by more than 5%. This drop is not surprising, as a decline had already occurred in February when it was reported that GoTo and Grab were still in talks. If these two companies merge, it is less likely that they will be interested in acquiring Delivery Hero's foodpanda business.

A long-time decline for Delivery Hero

If we take a closer look at Delivery Hero's overall chart, it becomes clear that the company has been on a downward trend for a long time. The current position of the stock suggests that this decline may continue. Another concern for investors is Delivery Hero's debt war in 2026-27. If the company fails to resolve its foodpanda business, it could worsen its financial situation. Despite this, Delivery Hero claims to have everything under control and assures investors that it is managing its debts effectively.

On 2 February, talks about a sale of foodpanda to Grab also fell through, resulting in a negative market reaction. The Southeast Asian market is highly competitive, and if Delivery Hero continues to struggle in capturing market share, it may have no choice but to exit the region quickly.

In summary, Delivery Hero is facing obstacles in selling its food pandabusiness in Southeast Asia, which has led to a decrease in its stock value. Fierce competition and losses in the region have contributed to this decline. The company's long-term downward trend and upcoming debt war are causing concerns among investors. If Delivery Hero cannot find success in Southeast Asia, its only option may be to swiftly exit the market.

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