EBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Bid Amid Financing Doubts
EBay has turned down a $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, citing doubts over the deal's financing. This refusal could spark a hostile bid. Analysts are skeptical about the feasibility of the half-cash, half-stock proposal, which has also unsettled some GameStop investors, leading to share sell-offs.
EBay declined a $56 billion takeover proposal from GameStop on Tuesday, attributing its decision to concerns about the financing behind the ambitious deal, casting doubt on the feasibility of completion.
The move follows GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's public statement regarding his intention to take the offer directly to eBay shareholders, should the initial approach be rebuffed.
The proposal has drawn skepticism from analysts, who question the practicality of the half-cash, half-stock offer from GameStop, a $12 billion company, for eBay, valued nearly four times higher.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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