Take-Two's Shares Soar On Buyout Talks (XB360)

BioShock despot Andrew Ryan would no doubt approve of the capitalistic posturing that has resulted in a nearly 50 percent increase in Take-Two's stock due to pre-market trading.

by David Radd on Monday, February 25, 2008

Take-Two's stock price saw a significant jump over the weekend to more than $25, the highest in nearly three years. This nearly 50 percent increase in pre-market trading was a reaction to Electronic Arts' proposed acquisition of the worldwide publisher. EA's bid for the company was $2 billion, or $26 per share.

In reaction to the refused takeover bid, EA issued a public letter, detailing their proposal for the benefit of Take-Two's shareholders. Take-Two reacted by issuing a public statement of their own, calling the bid "inadequate in multiple respects and not in the best interests of Take-Two's stockholders." EA's shares closed at $49.74 on Friday.

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BioShock

BioShock
  • GenreFirst Person Shooter
  • Release Date08/21/2007
  • PublisherTake Two Interactive
  • DeveloperIrrational Games
  • ESRBM - Mature