GameStop Corporation (GME.US) Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen told The Wall Street Journal that GameStop Corporation has proactively proposed to acquire eBay Inc. (EBAY.US) , valuing the latter at approximately USD56 billion.GameStop Corporation already holds about a 5% stake in eBay Inc. and has offered USD125 per share in cash and stock for the acquisition, representing a premium of about 20% to eBay Inc.'s closing price last Friday (1). eBay Inc.'s shares surged 11.8% in after-hours trading to USD116.35.Related NewsAmber International Holding Limited (AMBR.US) Reports Record Revenue Last Year, Completes Three-Region Strategic DeploymentCohen indicated that if eBay Inc. does not accept the takeover proposal, he is prepared to launch a proxy fight and submit the offer directly to shareholders. (mn/w)(Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)
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