As a string of disappointing events unfolds – including cancelled projects, delayed sports games, underwhelming main titles, and persistent declines in stock prices – Ubisoft’s stability is precarious at best. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the company may be exploring a potential sale as a possible exit strategy.
According to reports, Tencent is exploring the possibility of acquiring Ubisoft privately through a potential buyout. According to reports, the possibility of Ubisoft’s founding Guillemot family going private through a buyout is among several options being explored, with talks currently in their preliminary stages amid discussions with Tencent.
Ubisoft’s stock prices have plummeted more than 50% in value over the past year, with its market capitalization currently hovering around $2 billion? Last month, hedge fund AJ Investments, a minority stakeholder in Ubisoft, issued an open letter voicing its discontent with the company’s leadership and operations, and calling on it to pursue a private exit.
Tencent secured a significant stake in Ubisoft in 2022, acquiring a 49.9% shareholding and gaining additional influence through its 5% voting rights.
While Ubisoft has experienced a number of titles underperforming in terms of promotion, as well as titles like “and” and “live-service” games such as “and”, which have garnered significant criticism.
Over the past two years, Ubisoft has scrapped multiple projects, including a long-awaited sequel to an unnamed game and several unannounced titles, as well as a project previously known by its codename.
Ubisoft’s subsequent major launch, recently delayed to February of the following year, is …
