Ubisoft Shares Surge Amid Potential Buyout Talks with Tencent and Guillemot Family

The potential buyout aims to stabilize Ubisoft as it faces significant market value decline and underperformance of recent game releases.

Ubisoft shares rose over 30% following reports of buyout discussions involving Tencent and the Guillemot family.
The Guillemot family and Tencent are considering taking Ubisoft private to address financial struggles and stabilize the company.
Ubisoft's market value has halved in 2024, driven by disappointing sales of 'Star Wars Outlaws' and delays of 'Assassin’s Creed Shadows'.
Tencent holds a 9.2% stake in Ubisoft, while the Guillemot family controls 20.5%, with both parties exploring options to increase their influence.
Talks are in early stages with no certainty of a buyout, but the possibility reflects growing pressure from shareholders for strategic changes.