EA extends Take-Two tender offer deadline (again)

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Apr 18th 2008 at 9:30AM }

EA has once again extended its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common Take-Two stock, pushing its previous deadline (which was to expire this evening) to 11:59PM EDT on May 16, 2008. The persistent publisher has also amended its $26-per-share offer, down to $25.74 per share after taking into consideration "additional shares to be issued to Zelnick Media" following a change in Take-Two's incentive stock plan.

During yesterday's annual Take-Two stockholder meeting, chairman of the board, Strauss Zelnick, reiterated the "inadequate" nature of the offer, expressing that the company was worth more than $26 per share. "It just doesn't stack up," he said. EA, on the other hand, continues to insist "the offer price is full and fair," noting that as of 5:00PM EDT on April 17, 2008, 6,432,787 shares of Take-Two had been tendered in and not withdrawn from the tender offer.

What happens next? Who will make the next move? And just what is the FTC up to? Tune in next time for the not-at-all riveting continuation of: The Young & the Purchasable.

Tags: BreakingNews, EA, Take-Two, Takeover

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

MinimumWageNinja @ Apr 18th 2008 9:35AM

Like anyone really thought they'd give up on that date, they'll probably extend it again if they wait until this date. Screw EA and their money/micro-transaction orgy before fanbase.

bigsofty @ Apr 20th 2008 4:23PM

Do they realise its already gone Gold? EA idiots.

rawkersparadise @ Apr 18th 2008 9:42AM

Now all we need is an idiot update from Michael Patcher the self proclaimed expert on the industry and his pro buy EA stock stance and this will be a complete news story.

michael patcher= idiot

baby sea tuna @ Apr 18th 2008 9:45AM

Like him or not, he's still probably more accurate with his predictions than 90% of the analysts in the industry.

Sinnix @ Apr 18th 2008 10:24AM

There was a story published a few months ago that showed he was actually the most accurate analyst in the industry.

Platinum_Skeet @ Apr 18th 2008 11:26AM

Patcher is stupid Rockstars stock was always floating around $26-27 so stockholders see no benefit. Unless the stockholders want the company to be apart of EA which most don't because they'll get more money especially since T2's on a turnaround period...

bondoghini @ Apr 18th 2008 1:07PM

I agree, Michael Pachter is an idiot. He makes predictions that a 3 year old could make and acts like he is all knowing. Everything he says is pure garbage. And I love that in his publicity pics he is shown with all types of games in his office, but I have yet to see a gaming system in his office, so unless he buys games just to decorate the shelves in his office I think that he just bought them so it looked like he was a gamer.

Ronshatmycarl @ Apr 18th 2008 5:17PM

What are you guys talking about? Micheal Pachter thinks that GTA IV is going to sell huge, this guy must be a genius or something. Next he will tell us that the Wii is gunna be big.

Please T2 just hold on until may. I really don't want Bioshock 2 to be renamed Bioshock 2009

Waffle Slayer @ Apr 19th 2008 9:14AM

Michael Patcher for President!

Because at this rate, he's fitting right in.

Johnny @ Apr 18th 2008 9:45AM

They just look desperate now.
like a crackhead.

FOXHOUND @ Apr 18th 2008 9:46AM

"Quit holdin' out on me, maaaaaaaan!"

baby sea tuna @ Apr 18th 2008 10:59AM

"I got these cheeseburgers, man..."

ThePremierAssassin @ Apr 18th 2008 9:48AM

EA is such a whore...

Seraphim @ Apr 18th 2008 10:07AM

So I say, "Fuck 'em"

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Apr 18th 2008 10:12AM

I always play it safe.

PojoMofo @ Apr 18th 2008 10:13AM

IDK, I think this is EA saying "this is your last chance to have this thing end civily, after this, your ass is ours"

Arno @ Apr 18th 2008 10:28AM

I hated EA before and now I hate them even more. I do hope the DOJ steps in and targets them for anti-competitive practices.

Undead Priest @ Apr 18th 2008 10:42AM

Up next: EA Makes A Bid For The U.S. Presidency.

SillyShiggy WSN (if it had one): lovsatan @ Apr 18th 2008 11:29AM

EA is like that big dumb jock in high school who thinks he is God's gift to women yet consistently gets shot down. In his mind, "no" simply means "try again in about five seconds".

Squirrel3D @ Apr 18th 2008 11:43AM

If it weren't for getting Command and Conquer 3....anyway, I've been saying it before so I'll say it agian:

EA IS UNKOWNLY TRYING TO BRING FORTH ANOTHER VIDEOGAME CRASH. I'm telling you, they keep this up, it's gonna happen.

Tone @ Apr 18th 2008 12:23PM

This is pathetic on EA's part, FU EA.

Ranus Studios @ Apr 18th 2008 1:00PM

One can only hope that Take Two's stock goes flying when GTAIV comes out.

Kujel @ Apr 18th 2008 1:18PM

So when will EA finally get its way and cobble up Take Two? I have to agree with the analysts EA will like get its way in the end.

Joe @ Apr 18th 2008 1:57PM

I find it funny EA lowers the price now. So if Take two would not sell before why would they sell now? Also people who own Take two stock are not dumb I would sell if the asking price was higher. Take two stock is selling at 25 so when GTA comes out does EA think the stock will not rise. As much as I hate EA you have to look at this as a stock holder and I would sell but only if EA would give 30 per share plus that is even before GTA comes out and if GTA can push the stock higher then that there would be no reason what so ever to sell your shares.