Ubisoft "won't comment" on reports of Tencent buyout, only says it's "exploring different options" and "will inform the market if and when a transaction materializes"
In the first question of the call's Q&A portion, Duguet and CEO Yves Guillemot were asked about the company's statement on the new options it's considering. As Guillemot repeated
Ubisoft hires advisors to 'pursue strategic options' for the company and shareholders
With now two delays for Assassin’s Creed Shadows and intensifying rumors of a sale, Ubisoft is in a tumultuous period. Now, the company is looking for external assistance, as it has hired advisors to explore “capitalistic options” to best suit the future of the company and deliver value to shareholders.
Ubisoft faces uncertainty amid potential strategic changes
Ubisoft, a cornerstone of the gaming industry with iconic franchises like Assassin's Creed, is navigating rough waters. The French company has faced a series of setbacks, from delays and cancellations to underperforming titles like Star Wars Outlaws. With these ongoing struggles, Ubisoft is rethinking its future and considering major changes.
Ubisoft appoints advisors to explore strategic options after report on potential buyout
Ubisoft said Thursday it's appointing advisors to review and pursue strategic options, following a report that its majority backers were considering a buyout.
Ubisoft Appoints Advisors to Study Strategic Options
Game company Ubisoft said it has hired advisors to review transformational strategic and capitalistic options to create best value for shareholders, with the process to be overseen by independent board members,
Game publisher Ubisoft prepares for potential buyout
A potential buyout by a majority of Ubisoft's investors has officials for the French game publisher looking for ways to maximize value for shareholders.
Ubisoft Hires Advisers to Weigh Options After Buyout Interest
Ubisoft Entertainment SA hired advisers to review “transformational” strategic options as the French video game company grapples with disappointing sales and game delays.
Ubisoft hires advisors for review of strategic options
French video game maker Ubisoft (OTCPK:UBSFY) said it has hired advisers to review its strategic options. "Ubisoft announced today that it has appointed leading advisors to review and pursue various transformational strategic and capitalistic options to extract the best value for stakeholders,
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Ubisoft Refuses To Comment On Tencent Rumors But Says It's Exploring Options To Maximize Value
Ubisoft confirms it is exploring "transformational strategic and capitalistic options" to help turn things around.
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Ubisoft reviews restructuring options, postpones new Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft said Thursday it would take decisive steps to reshape itself as the French video game publisher announced it would ...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows release delayed to March as Ubisoft's board consider a company sale
Ubisoft are delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows again, but this time, not just out of concern about the quality of ...
Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed again as Ubisoft explores company sale options
Ubisoft has said it is delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows again, as the company explores sale options. The highly-anticipated ...