Ubisoft's Future Uncertain: Tencent Explores Buyout After Game Delays

Ubisoft Buyout Talks: Tencent and Guillemot Family Explore Options After Stock Decline Ubisoft is facing a challenging period, with the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadow to 2025 and the underwhelming performance of Star Wars Outlaws contributing to a decade-low stock price. Amidst these difficulties, Tencent and the Guillemot family, who hold significant stakes in Ubisoft, are reportedly discussing a potential buyout. According to Bloomberg, Tencent, which currently holds 9.2% of Ubisoft's voting rights, and the Guillemot family, who own 20.5%, are exploring possibilities for a buyout. The Guillemot family founded Ubisoft in 1986, and some members, including CEO Yves Guillemot, remain actively involved in the company. With Ubisoft's stock value plummeting, investors are pushing for a take-private deal or a sale to a strategic buyer. However, no final decisions have been made, and neither Ubisoft nor Tencent has issued official statements regarding these discussions. In 2022,…