GameStop Reportedly Considers Dropping eBay Bid for New Partnership Offer
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is reportedly considering dropping his eBay bid for a revised offer that could include a partnership between the two companies.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is reportedly reconsidering his $56 billion bid for eBay in favor of a potential partnership. According to Bloomberg, Cohen has been trying to acquire the online auction site since May 2026. Instead of a full takeover, GameStop may propose a partnership or joint venture, allowing eBay to utilize GameStop's 1,600 US retail locations.
Cohen, who has a 5% stake in eBay, plans to increase his ownership to nearly 10%. Despite GameStop's initial $55.5 billion offer being rejected by eBay, Cohen remains committed to transforming the e-commerce giant into a competitor to Amazon.
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