Courtship Over: EA and Take Two Part Ways
The takeover attempt was highly public. From early February to late August, for more than six months, it grabbed headlines. The private courtship that followed lasted less than a month.
On Sunday, Electronic Arts came out of a self imposed quiet period to announce their private discussions with Take Two were concluded. At this time, EA said, the companies have decided not to pursue any merger.
Just two weeks ago, there was the slight prospect of otherwise. Click to Read More
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