Early May proved a turbulent period for GameStop (NYSE: GME) as CEO Ryan Cohen unveiled an unsolicited bid to acquire eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) for approximately $46 billion.
Online marketplace eBay has rebuffed GameStop's $56 billion acquisition offer, calling the proposal “neither credible nor attractive.” The company announced Tuesday (May 12) that its board had reviewed the surprise takeover bid and decided to reject it.
eBay has rejected an unsolicited $56 billion takeover proposal from GameStop (GME), dealing a major setback to GameStop Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen and raising fresh doubts about the feasibility of one of the most ambitious deals attempted by a meme-stock-era company. The e-commerce company said its board had unanimously rejected the proposal, citing concerns over financing uncertainty and operational risks associated with combining the two businesses.
EBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY, XETRA:EBA) has rejected a $56 billion takeover approach from GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME), dismissing the proposal as lacking credibility and raising concerns over financing, governance and the risks of combining the two businesses. Shares in eBay fell 0.9% in pre-market trading, while GameStop stock was trading 4.2% lower.
eBay says the $56 buyout deal is “neither credible nor attractive” and cheers its standalone prospects.
EBay has rejected a takeover bid from GameStop, describing the much smaller retail company's proposal as “neither credible nor attractive”.
The online marketplace called the cash-and-stock proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”
The GameStop chief, who proposed acquiring eBay for $55.5 billion Monday, was selling GameStop-related merchandise through his account.
Earlier this week, GameStop made a bold offer to buy eBay for $56 billion. The video game retailer said that it has lined up a $20 billion financing commitment from TD Securities.
Early May has been busy and turbulent for the online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) and the video game retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME), as the latter launched an unsolicited bid to acquire the former.
Ryan Cohen isn't just the guy who wants to merge with eBay. He's also a member.
Bill Smead, a longtime owner of eBay shares, says the online marketplace is doing fine on its own.