Recently, GameStop expressed its intention to acquire eBay for around USD56 billion (~RM240 billion). That said, what should you know about it?

GameStop CEO said he will take the offer directly to shareholders if eBay is not receptive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

May 3 : GameStop has made an unsolicited offer to acquire eBay Inc for about $56 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing an interview with GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen.GameStop has built a roughly 5 per cent stake in eBay and is offering $125 a share in cash and stock, Cohen told the WSJ. The

May 3 : GameStop has made an unsolicited offer to acquire eBay Inc for about $56 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing an interview with GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen.GameStop has built a roughly 5 per cent stake in eBay and is offering $125 a share in cash and stock, Cohen told the WSJ. The

May 3 : GameStop said on Sunday that it has proposed to buy all common shares of eBay Inc for about $56 billion.CEO Ryan Cohen, GameStop's largest investor, said the offer price is $125 a share in a 50-50 mix of cash and stock. Based on eBay's Friday close, the bid represents a premium of about 20 per cent.

May 3 : GameStop said on Sunday that it has proposed to buy all common shares of eBay Inc for about $56 billion.CEO Ryan Cohen, GameStop's largest investor, said the offer price is $125 a share in a 50-50 mix of cash and stock. Based on eBay's Friday close, the bid represents a premium of about 20 per cent.