GameStop seeks to boost share count to 2.5 billion amid eBay pursuit
GameStop is seeking to increase its authorized shares from approximately 1 billion to 2.5 billion, citing the need for financial flexibility. This move is linked to its ongoing efforts to acquire a stake in eBay, where it currently holds about 6.55% of the shares. The proposed increase would allow GameStop to pursue larger deals without needing further shareholder approval.
- ▪GameStop filed a preliminary proxy statement proposing to increase its authorized Class A common shares.
- ▪The company currently has 448,650,736 shares outstanding, indicating it has room under its existing authorization.
- ▪The increase in shares is explicitly tied to GameStop's pursuit of eBay, which has previously rejected a takeover bid.
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