Overview

• Ubisoft's stock surged by 33% after reports of potential buyout discussions with Tencent and the Guillemot family.
• The company's shares had previously hit a 10-year low, losing over half their market value this year.
• Key game releases like 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' and 'Star Wars Outlaws' have underperformed, contributing to financial woes.
• Ubisoft has not confirmed any deal but stated it regularly reviews strategic options for its stakeholders.
• Tencent currently holds a 10% stake in Ubisoft, with ongoing discussions about possibly taking the company private.