eBay declines GameStop’s US$55.5 billion takeover bid

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On May 12, 2026, eBay’s board of directors rejected GameStop’s unsolicited acquisition offer, deeming it neither “credible” nor “attractive”. However, GameStop’s C.E.O. said he would do “everything necessary” to acquire the marketplace.

An article by Sophie Baqué

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For now, the answer is no. Following GameStop’s offer to takeover eBay in a US$55-billion deal, announced on May 3, 2026 (half in cash, half in shares), representing a 20% premium to the latest share price, eBay raised an array of concerns.

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