On May 3, GameStop rose 7.43% in after-hours trading, reaching $28.5 per share with a trading volume of approximately $305,000. The surge was triggered by reports that GameStop is preparing to submit a takeover bid for eBay, a move widely described as a snake-swallows-elephant acquisition.
According to sources familiar with the matter, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is spearheading an ambitious plan to transform the video game retailer into an industry giant with a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion. GameStop has reportedly offered $125 per share for eBay, representing a roughly 20% premium over eBay's prior closing price and valuing the deal at approximately $56 billion. eBay's current market cap stands at around $46 billion, dwarfing GameStop's approximately $12 billion valuation.
Reports indicate that GameStop has been quietly accumulating eBay shares. Cohen has stated that if eBay's board resists the proposal, he is prepared to launch a proxy fight and take the offer directly to eBay shareholders. GameStop has substantial financial firepower, holding approximately $9 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of March, nearly doubling from $4.8 billion a year earlier. The two companies share significant business overlap, particularly in collectibles, trading cards, and second-hand goods.
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