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eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive"
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eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive"

Ars Technica · May 12, 2026, 5:18 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Pressler said the board and its independent advisors thoroughly reviewed Game Stop's unsolicited bid and found numerous problems. "We have taken into account such factors as 1) e Bay's standalone prospects, 2) the uncertainty regarding your financing proposal, 3) the impact of your proposal on eBay's long-term growth and profitability, 4) the leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity, 5) the resulting implications of these factors on valuation, and 6) GameStop's governance and executive incentives," Pressler said.Read full article Comments

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