eBay's stock surged 14.83% in extended trading on Sunday, following reports that GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has made an unsolicited offer to acquire the e-commerce giant for approximately $56 billion.
According to multiple reports, GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in eBay and is offering $125 per share in cash and stock, representing a significant premium to eBay's recent closing price. Cohen stated that if eBay's management is not receptive to the proposal, he is prepared to run a proxy fight and take the offer directly to shareholders.
The potential acquisition has generated substantial market interest, with analysts noting that eBay has been performing well with a 19% revenue increase in its most recent quarter. Cohen believes combining the two companies could create synergies and position eBay as a stronger competitor in the e-commerce space.

