GameStop Increases Economic Exposure to eBay to 6.55% Amid Hostile Bid

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GameStop Corp. has increased its economic exposure to eBay Inc. to 6.55% of outstanding shares via Put/Call Pairs, signaling an escalation of its hostile takeover bid.

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• Increased Economic Exposure to eBay

  GameStop Corp. has increased its total economic exposure to eBay Inc. to approximately 6.55% of outstanding shares, up from a previously reported stake, through the acquisition of additional Put/Call Pairs.

• Additional Put/Call Pair Acquisitions

  GameStop acquired an additional 6,902,699 shares worth of Put/Call Pairs between May 8 and May 19, 2026, bringing its total derivative exposure to 29,078,699 shares.

• $7 Million Premium Paid for Derivatives

  GameStop paid a net premium of $7,007,703.76 from its working capital for all 29,078,699 Put/Call Pairs, demonstrating a significant financial commitment to its position in eBay.

• Intensifies Hostile Takeover Bid

  This amendment signals GameStop's continued aggressive pursuit of eBay, further escalating the ongoing hostile acquisition attempt. The derivatives are cash-settleable until HSR Act conditions are met, then potentially physically settleable.

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GameStop Corp. has significantly increased its economic exposure to eBay Inc. shares through additional Put/Call Pairs, now totaling approximately 6.55% of eBay's outstanding stock. This move intensifies GameStop's hostile takeover bid, demonstrating continued commitment and potentially increasing leverage in the ongoing acquisition attempt. The derivatives are cash-settleable until antitrust conditions are met, after which physical settlement is an option.