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EBAY REJECTS GAMESTOP'S $56 BILLION BID

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, MAY 12, 2026

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eBay's board has officially rejected GameStop's acquisition proposal, deeming it neither credible nor attractive. The online marketplace cited operational risks and financing concerns in its Tuesday letter to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen.

eBay's board determined the $56 billion offer failed to meet the company's standards for a potential acquisition. In its formal rejection, the board pointed to uncertainty surrounding how GameStop would finance the deal and questioned the viability of combining the two companies' operations. The board also weighed eBay's standalone prospects as a factor in the decision. GameStop, known primarily as a video game retailer, made the unsolicited bid in an apparent effort to diversify beyond its core business. eBay emphasized that it remains committed to its existing business strategy and shareholder interests. The rejection marks a swift end to what would have been one of retail's most unexpected corporate transactions. GameStop has not yet publicly commented on the rejection.

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