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May 28, 2026

EMEA Special Situations Daily: Delivery Hero and Italy Financials M&A Feedback

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J.P. Morgan provides updates on major EMEA special situations, including Uber's increased 36.8% stake in Delivery Hero and feedback from a Milan tour indicating Italian banks remain disciplined regarding M&A consolidation.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Uber has increased its stake in Delivery Hero to 36.83%, though a mandatory offer is reportedly not triggered.
  • 2.Management feedback from an Italian financials tour suggests a preference for M&A discipline over speed, with Banco BPM and UniCredit emphasizing strategic fit and ROI.
  • 3.UniCredit reiterated its disciplined approach regarding its stake in Commerzbank, noting it could seek control or ask for a €4.75bn share buyback if control is not achieved.

Table of Contents

  • Special Sits Today
  • News & Press
  • M&A
  • Soft Catalyst
  • JPM Research
  • Spec Sits Calendar - May
  • Special Sits Desk Notes and Call Replays
  • J.P. Morgan Special Situations Contacts
  • EMEA Special Situations
  • US Special Situations
  • Disclaimers

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Authors

Zara PatelNeetu Jhamb

Securities

Delivery HeroUCG IMCommerzbankUMG NAOCTVV US

Themes

European Banking ConsolidationShareholder Activism and ObstructionStrategic Stake Increases

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaItalyGermanyBrazil