SynopsisThe deal with Aspex comes ​as Uber is working on a new bid to take over the ​German food delivery company following an indicative €33-per-share ($38.29) proposal on Saturday, two separate sources said on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because ​the talks are private.Uber has raised its stake in Germany's Delivery Hero to nearly 37% from 25% after buying a stake from fellow shareholder Aspex Management, ‌according to ⁠regulatory ⁠filings and two people close to the matter.The deal with Aspex comes as Uber is working on a new bid to take over the German food delivery company following an indicative €33-per-share ($38.29) proposal on Saturday, two separate sources said on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the talks are private.Delivery Hero declined ⁠to comment.Uber ‌did not immediately respond to a ​request for ​comment.Shares in Delivery Hero fell 3.6% to €37.93 ⁠per share by 0751 GMT.Uber now holds a total ​of 36.83% in Delivery Hero - 24.99% in common ​shares and the rest linked to derivative instruments - compared with 25.1% previously, the filings in Germany published late on Wednesday show.A separate regulatory filing showed Aspex has almost halved its stake to 7.56% from 14.55%, while the remaining stake ‌will be transferred at a later date.Delivery Hero confirmed on Saturday it had received an indicative proposal from Uber valuing the company ⁠at €33 per share. The German group's CEO Niklas Oestberg said last week he would step down, following campaigns by several large shareholders for a strategic review.The FT had reported that Uber's board met on Saturday to discuss raising its offer after its initial approach was rebuffed. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now