Reuters: Ubisoft shareholders in talks over possible buyout terms

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As a long-time gaming enthusiast who has grown up with Ubisoft classics like Prince of Persia and Assassin’s Creed, this news has me both excited and concerned. The prospect of Ubisoft changing hands is always a bit unsettling for fans, as we fear that the magic that makes these games great might get lost in corporate shuffles.

It has been reported by Reuters that some Ubisoft shareholders are contemplating the best way to arrange a potential acquisition.

In recent weeks, it’s been rumored that the Guillemot family, as the largest and original stockholder of Ubisoft, has been discussing potential financing for a management-led acquisition with Tencent, one of the company’s 10% shareholders, as well as other investors.

According to reports, the Guillemot clan expressed their desire to keep managing the company, while Tencent remains undecided about joining a takeover and boosting its ownership share. It’s been mentioned that Tencent has proposed having more influence on future board matters in exchange, an offer the Guillemot family has yet to accept.

Reports indicate that Tencent aims to thwart any hostile acquisition of Ubisoft by external investors. Some sources suggest that Tencent intends to exercise patience, hoping that the Guillemot family will eventually agree to a negotiated transaction.

Neither Tencent nor the Guillemot family responded to requests for comment, but a Ubisoft spokesperson stated, “We continue to act with the well-being of all our shareholders in mind. In light of this, as we’ve previously mentioned, Ubisoft is examining various strategic choices it has.

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2024-12-06 18:46