- UK-based Codemasters considers a higher acquisition bid by Codex Games Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), over Take-Two Interactive Software's (NASDAQ:TTWO) offer of 485 pence per share in cash and stock.
- Electronic Arts offers to acquire Codemasters at 604 pence per share in cash.
- Codemaster stock shot up 21.30% on London Stock Exchange today.
- Take-Two says it is "considering its position in relation to Codemasters and a further announcement will be made when appropriate."
- EA +2.78%; TTWO +1.73% PM.
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