Following the collapse of its share price, Tencent and the Guillemot family are reportedly considering a buyout of Ubisoft to take the company private.

Publisher could go private

Ubisoft founders the Guillemot family and Tencent are apparently considering buying out the French publisher, following its declining share price in 2024.

Among the options, the two groups have reportedly considered collaborating to take Ubisoft private.

Bloomberg reported that Tencent and Ubisoft’s founding Guillemot family are discussing a potential buyout of the French video game developer.

Shares of Ubisoft surged more than 30% Friday, following reports that Tencent and the Guillemot family are considering a buyout of the video game maker.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shares of Ubisoft jumped more than 30% Friday, following reports that Tencent and the Guillemot family are considering a buyout of the video game maker.

Ubisoft, once a giant in the gaming industry, is now facing one of its most challenging periods. Over the past year, the company has seen a significant decline, with shares dropping by over 50%.

Ubisoft shares surged 33% Friday after a media report that Tencent and the firm's founding Guillemot family are considering a potential buyout of the company.

The French video game firm’s stock fell to a decade-low after delaying the latest entry in its popular Assassin’s Creed series.

Tencent and Ubisoft's founding Guillemot family are weighing a potential buyout of the French game maker, according to Bloomberg News. The move comes as Ubisoft's shares plunged 54% this year, hitting decade-lows after production delays and weak sales. Tencent, which bought 49.9% of Guillemot Brothe...

Nothing is carved in stone, but one possible outcome of talks would be to take Ubisoft private.

Tencent Holdings and Ubisoft Entertainment's founding Guillemot family are considering options including a potential buyout of the "Assassin's Creed" maker, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Guillemot Brothers and Tencent have been speaking with advisers to help bolster Ubisoft's value, and stabilize the