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GameStop could withdraw its takeover bid for eBay and instead propose a partnership or joint venture, Bloomberg reports. Under the plan, eBay would use about 1,600 GameStop stores in the US to expand market share in higher-margin areas such as trading cards and collectibles. As part of a partnership, GameStop is seeking a seat on eBay’s governing board; a final decision has not yet been made. In mid-July GameStop held about 9.75% of eBay; its takeover offer was rejected by eBay in May. » More on finanzen.net

According to a report, Gamestop is considering withdrawing its takeover offer for eBay and instead proposing a partnership or joint venture. Ryan Cohen is said to be considering offering eBay access to Gamestop’s roughly 1,600 U.S. stores to increase market share in high-margin areas such as trading cards and collectibles. As part of a partnership, Gamestop would seek a seat on eBay’s governing board. Gamestop held about 9.75% of eBay in mid-July; eBay’s board had rejected a takeover offer in May as not credible. » More on deraktionaer.de

GameStop has agreed with creditors to convert about $400 million of its 2030 convertible notes and $1 billion of its 2032 convertible notes into class A shares, reducing long-term debt by roughly $1.4 billion but bringing no cash proceeds. The exact dilution will depend on the volume-weighted average price over 35 trading days; the reference period starts now and the closing is slated for September 23. Shares fell sharply in premarket trading; further price moves could be amplified by creditors’ hedging activity. » More on finanzen.net