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GameStop weighs dropping $56 billion eBay bid in favour of partnership

NYSE:GME NASDAQ:EBAY
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August 10 2026 10:05AM

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) is considering abandoning its $56 billion takeover proposal for eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) and could instead pursue a commercial partnership or joint venture with the e-commerce company, Bloomberg reported on Monday.

Chief Executive Ryan Cohen is reportedly evaluating an arrangement that would give eBay access to GameStop’s roughly 1,600 retail locations across the United States. Such a partnership could allow the two companies to strengthen their presence in higher-margin categories, particularly trading cards and collectibles.

As part of any potential agreement, GameStop, already one of eBay’s largest shareholders, would also seek representation on the company’s board.

GameStop shares have struggled since takeover proposal

GameStop originally approached eBay in May with an offer valued at $125 per share, structured equally between cash and GameStop common stock.

Since the proposal emerged, GameStop shares have fallen approximately 28%, while eBay stock has advanced 7.6%, changing the economics surrounding the original transaction.

EBay closed Friday at $111.98 per share, giving the company an equity market value of approximately $49.8 billion. Including debt, its overall valuation stands at close to $54 billion.

No final decision has been made, according to the report, and Cohen could still pursue other strategic alternatives rather than formally withdrawing the acquisition proposal.

GameStop builds major stake in eBay

GameStop’s takeover approach followed a significant investment in eBay that initially gave the video game retailer a stake of approximately 5%.

The company subsequently continued accumulating shares. By July 15, GameStop reportedly controlled 9.75% of eBay, making it the second-largest shareholder behind funds managed by Vanguard Group Inc.

Its substantial ownership position gives GameStop considerable exposure to eBay even if Cohen ultimately decides against pursuing a full acquisition.

A partnership could offer an alternative route for extracting strategic value from that investment without requiring GameStop to complete a transaction worth tens of billions of dollars.

Retail network could support collectibles strategy

Giving eBay access to GameStop’s extensive U.S. store network could create opportunities to combine the online marketplace’s scale with GameStop’s physical retail footprint.

Trading cards and collectibles are particularly relevant to both companies as they seek exposure to categories offering stronger margins and opportunities for cross-platform sales.

The proposed arrangement could potentially use GameStop stores for services linked to eBay transactions while allowing GameStop to benefit from eBay’s large online customer base.

Investors appeared moderately receptive to the possibility of an alternative to the takeover. EBay shares declined around 0.6% in pre-market trading on Monday, while GameStop gained approximately 1.4%.

With no final decision yet reached, the market will be watching whether Cohen proceeds with the $56 billion bid, withdraws the proposal or attempts to turn GameStop’s sizeable eBay investment into a broader strategic partnership.

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MoneyMaker111 MoneyMaker111 3 days ago
Last opportunity to invest into GME around $20/share

mark it

$GME
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 4 days ago
SEC GME drop on RC

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000092189526002474/xslSCHEDULE_13D_X02/primary_doc.xml

Owns 8.3% and 3.4m++ warrants

No transactions have occurred in 60 days

Is he getting ready to execute his own warrants??

GLTA
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p0 p0 4 days ago
will gopro be the next "gamestop"!, but with better metrics?
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 4 days ago
GME will be reporting the close of the bond window stock purchase today

Up and to the right

GLTA
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MoneyMaker111 MoneyMaker111 5 days ago
Last chance to grab $GME shares at/below $20...

$GME
#GME
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MoneyMaker111 MoneyMaker111 5 days ago
GME to the mooooon, lfg

Count me back in

$GME
#GME
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 6 days ago
Coincidentally a banking institution risk assessment person was identified

https://x.com/RippleXrpie/status/2094804615904612759

Totally random, I think not if they really were to dig into the details of the case

Deadmen tells no tales by swiffer

Was a margin call requested but changed after a personnel revisit

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 week ago
Big news GME released preliminary q2 earnings results and announced the close of the 1.4b$ bond offering 6/8 stock 1/4 cash

Interesting

Delta hedging swap now???

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 week ago
No matter what tie they wear they are always in on it together

GLTA
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US Market News US Market News 1 week ago
GameStop Announces Second Quarter 2026 Preliminary ResultsAugust 31, 2026 6:05 AM
Business Wire GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop” or the “Company”) today announced certain preliminary unaudited financial information for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026. The Company is providing this preliminary information in connection with the amendments to its convertible notes exchange announced separately today. On a preliminary basis for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 compared to the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2025: Net sales are expected to be in the range of $780 million to $800 million compared to $972.2 million in the prior year’s second quarter. The decrease primarily reflects the prior-year launch of Nintendo Switch 2, planned store closures, and the divestiture of the Company's France operations. Operating income is expected to be in the range of $150 million to $170 million, compared to $66.4 million in the prior year’s second quarter. Net income is expected to be in the range of $290 million to $310 million, compared to net income of $168.6 million in the prior year’s second quarter. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities are expected to be in the range of $5.050 billion to $5.070 billion, compared to $8.694 billion at the close of the prior year’s second quarter. During the quarter, the Company converted its previously disclosed derivative position related to eBay Inc. into a direct equity investment, resulting in a decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The Company's net income for the quarter includes approximately $238 million of net gains related to its eBay Inc. derivative asset and equity investment, partially offset by a loss of approximately $75 million on digital assets and related receivables. As of August 1, 2026, the Company held approximately 43.4 million shares of eBay common stock with a fair value of approximately $4.947 billion. The Company expects to release its complete second quarter results on September 8, 2026. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - SAFE HARBOR This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "pro forma," "seeks," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results may differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual developments, business decisions, outcomes and results to differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements: the performance of our business and our ability to generate earnings in line with our guidance; economic, social, and political conditions in the markets in which we operate; the competitive nature of the Company’s industry; the cyclicality of the video game industry; the Company’s dependence on the timely delivery of new and innovative products from its vendors; the impact of technological advances in the video game industry and related changes in consumer behavior on the Company’s sales; interruptions to the Company’s supply chain or the supply chain of our suppliers; the Company’s dependence on sales during the holiday selling season and on the popularity and sale of trading cards; the Company’s ability to obtain favorable terms from its current and future suppliers and service providers; the Company’s ability to anticipate, identify and react to trends in pop culture with regard to its sales of collectibles; the Company’s ability to maintain strong retail and ecommerce experiences for its customers; the Company’s ability to keep pace with changing industry technology and consumer preferences; how the Company incorporates artificial intelligence into workflows and processes, including customer-facing and operational activities, and challenges with properly managing its use; the Company’s ability to manage its profitability and cost reduction initiatives; the Company’s ability to complete its proposed acquisition of eBay Inc.; changes in senior management or the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the Company is highly dependent on the services of the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Cohen; potential damage to the Company’s reputation or customers' perception of the Company; the Company's ability, or the ability of the third parties with whom we work, to maintain the security of our information technology systems or data (including customer, associate or Company information); the Company's compliance with stringent and evolving laws and other obligations related to data privacy and security; occurrence of weather events, natural disasters, public health crises and other unexpected events; risks associated with inventory shrinkage; potential failure or inadequacy of the Company's computerized systems; the ability of the Company’s third party delivery services to deliver products to the Company’s retail locations, fulfillment centers and consumers and changes in the terms the Company has with such service providers; the ability and willingness of the Company’s vendors to provide marketing and merchandising support at historical or anticipated levels; restrictions on the Company’s ability to purchase and sell pre-owned products; the Company’s ability to renew or enter into new leases on favorable terms; unfavorable changes in the Company’s global tax rate; legislative actions; the Company’s ability to comply with federal, state, local and international laws and regulations and statutes; changes to tariff and import/export regulations; potential litigation and other legal proceedings; the value of the Company's investment holdings; concentration of the Company's investment portfolio into one or fewer holdings; the recognition of losses in a particular investment even if the Company has not sold the investment; the execution and timing of share repurchases, if any, under the share repurchase authorization; volatility in the Company’s stock price, including volatility due to potential short squeezes; continued high degrees of media coverage by third parties; the availability and future sales of substantial amounts of the Company’s Class A common stock; the issuance of common stock upon the exercise of the warrants declared as part of the October 7, 2025 distribution to the holders of record of the Company's Class A common stock and holders of the Convertible Notes, in the form of warrants to purchase shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), may depress our stock price; future issuance of additional warrants may adversely affect the market price of the Warrants and the market price of the Company’s common stock; the Warrants do not automatically exercise, and any Warrant that is not exercised prior to their expiration date will lose all financial value; fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations from quarter to quarter; the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow to fund its operations; the $1.5 billion 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Convertible 2030 Notes") and $2.7 billion 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the "Convertible 2032 Notes" and, collectively with the Convertible 2030 Notes, the "Convertible Notes") are the Company’s obligations only, and substantially all of our operations are conducted through, and a portion of our consolidated assets are held by, our subsidiaries; servicing the Convertible Notes requires a significant amount of cash, and the Company may not have sufficient cash flow from our business to make such payments, and we may incur additional indebtedness in the future; the Company’s ability to incur additional debt; risks associated with the Company’s investment in marketable, nonmarketable and interest-bearing securities, including the impact of such investments on Company’s financial results; the Company's investment policy permits investments in certain cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin and U.S. dollar-denominated stable coins, and to the extent the Company holds Bitcoin or U.S. dollar denominated stable coins, the Company will be exposed to certain risks associated with Bitcoin or stable coins, respectively; the Company’s derivative strategy can expose it to counterparty risk; and the Company’s ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those reflected or described in the forward-looking statements can be found in GameStop's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov or on the Company’s investor relations website (https://investor.gamestop.com). Forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release speak only as of the date of this Press Release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws. Preliminary Financial Information We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All projected financial information in this Press Release is preliminary. These estimates are not a comprehensive statement of our financial position and results of operations. There is no assurance that the Company will achieve its forecasted results within the relevant period or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates as a result of actual quarter-end results, the completion of normal quarter-end accounting procedures and adjustments, including the execution of our internal control over financial reporting, the completion of the preparation and management’s review of our financial statements for the relevant period and the subsequent occurrence or identification of events prior to the filing of our financial results for the relevant period with the Securities and Exchange Commission. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260830421520/en/ GameStop Corp. Investor Relations
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ir@gamestop.com Original: GameStop Announces Second Quarter 2026 Preliminary Results
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US Market News US Market News 1 week ago
GameStop Announces Amendment to Convertible Notes Exchange; Approximately $358.4 Million to be Settled in Cash in Lieu of StockAugust 31, 2026 6:11 AM
Business Wire GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop”) today announced that it has entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) to its previously announced exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with certain existing holders (the “Existing Noteholders”) of its 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Exchange Notes”), pursuant to which approximately $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of Exchange Notes will be exchanged and canceled (the “Exchange”). As originally structured, the Exchange was to be settled entirely in shares of GameStop’s Class A common stock (the “Common Stock”), with the number of shares based in part on the volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock over a 35 trading day reference period that began on August 3, 2026 (the “Reference Period”). As amended, the remainder of the Reference Period is terminated. Consideration attributable to the elapsed portion of the Reference Period will still be settled in shares, and the remaining consideration will be settled in cash, in an amount based on trading prices on the last trading day prior to the Amendments. By settling the remaining consideration in cash, GameStop has fixed the total number of shares issuable in respect of the Exchange. No additional shares are issuable in respect of the Exchange. In total, Existing Noteholders will receive in the aggregate approximately 55.5 million shares of Common Stock (approximately 73% of the consideration attributable to the Exchange Agreements, as amended by the Amendments) and approximately $358.4 million in cash (approximately 27%), which GameStop expects to fund from cash on hand. Following the closing of the Exchange, approximately $1.1 billion of 2030 Notes and $1.7 billion of 2032 Notes, or approximately $2.8 billion in aggregate, will remain outstanding. The Exchange, as amended, is now expected to close on or about September 3, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Additional information regarding the Amendments is included in GameStop’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering, issuance and sale of the Common Stock have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and the Common Stock may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such other securities laws. GameStop expects that participating noteholders may purchase or sell shares of Common Stock or enter into or unwind derivative transactions to adjust their positions, including purchases of Common Stock to close out short positions. These activities could increase or decrease the market price of the Common Stock or the Exchange Notes, and the effect may be material. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning the timing of the closing of the Exchange, the number of shares issuable and amount of cash payable in respect of the Exchange Agreements, as amended by the Amendments, and the expected effects of the Amendments on GameStop’s outstanding indebtedness and capital structure. These statements are based on GameStop’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially, including market risks, trends and conditions. These and other risks are more fully described in GameStop’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” sections of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2026. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and GameStop disclaims any obligation to update them. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260830044447/en/ GameStop Corp. Investor Relations
(817) 424-2001
ir@gamestop.com Original: GameStop Announces Amendment to Convertible Notes Exchange; Approximately $358.4 Million to be Settled in Cash in Lieu of Stock
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 1 week ago
Atkins is moving up DIA Sec

Atkins is the same bonehead that he was as SEC head during the 2008 crash.
Just means more corruption coming.
Thanks DJT crime family. Make America Insolvent Already.

SMH
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 week ago
I know that this is real

https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-inc-reports-second-quarter-2026-results/

GME has 43m shares on record of 28 August
And 9/11 eBay will be paying GME .31$ per share this quarter q3

More taxed cash on the books

lol

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 week ago
So let’s revisit my bad habits of investing

Had I known better

RC buys in

2020 sub dollar stock runs into Jan and March 2021 to a lot more on 60 million shares

The once in a lifetime thing happened they took the buy button away

GME issues an ATM 2021 pays off the debt

I got some shares then RC becomes CEO

GME 4-1 split, more ATMs, more cash more bonds more cash and now warrants which is future cash flow

GME reversal of balance sheet fundamentals

GME makes more profit than many other companies in the Market and has cash reserves and no cash burn since 2023

2024 the base stock price was 10$

It drifted back down to now 18$ which is. 80% higher than then and I have been averaging down and waiting for tomorrow

Cuz tomorrow looks better than yesterday

As earnings are coming
GME deal will get done ✅

And then the sky is the limit

at investment grade

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 week ago
So let’s revisit my bad habits of investing

Had I known better

RC buys in

2020 sub dollar stock runs into Jan and March 2021 to a lot more on 60 million shares

The once in a lifetime thing happened they took the buy button away

GME issues an ATM 2021 pays off the debt

I got some shares then RC becomes CEO

GME 4-1 split, more ATMs, more cash more bonds more cash and now warrants which is future cash flow

GME reversal of balance sheet fundamentals

GME makes more profit than many other companies in the Market and has cash reserves and no cash burn since 2023

2024 the base stock price was 10$

It drifted back down to now 18$ which is. 80% higher than then and I have been averaging down and waiting for tomorrow

Cuz tomorrow looks better than yesterday

As earnings are coming
GME deal will get done ✅

And then the sky is the limit

at investment grade

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 week ago
Atkins is moving up DIA Sec

Coming up in Congress

Cuz they need him to get direct control over information flow and communication between others in positions of control of money and other instruments

My opinion

GLTA
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 1 week ago
I don't know if it's real, or if it's time, BUT it's funny as hell~!

Time to purchase the warrants. Ready set GO~!

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okwife okwife 1 week ago
GME???IS THIS REAL? IS IT TIME? https://x.com/buytendies/status/2093082131774001593?s=20
https://x.com/buytendies/status/2092759244764311851?s=20
https://x.com/buytendies/status/2092396857037050015?s=20
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Prudent Capitalist Prudent Capitalist 2 weeks ago
LMAO! Meanwhile the APES are going down as perhaps the most misguided and failed investing cults of all time.
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 2 weeks ago
They cannot cover margin calls with IOUs.

The big fish cannot protect the small ones who get eaten up.

Scott Bessent is a know nothing sycophant. And that Atkins SEC turd is on track to make it 2 in a row as SEC head.

SMH
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 2 weeks ago
While I was listening in to many songs about financial literacy on the view and others

They all seemed to have one thing in common

They did not know how September bond issuances will work out

As they seem to see that they all know

That something big is coming and they can’t stop it

GLTA
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 3 weeks ago
The US debt situation and "skirmish" "excursion" :"mini-war" "war" with Iran is not helping matters.

Ever increasing national debt isn't helping either.
During Donald Trump’s two presidential terms, the U.S. national debt has increased by a combined total of approximately $11.6 trillion. This includes about $7.8 trillion added during his first term (2017–2021) and roughly $3.8 trillion accumulated during his second term.

And if the A I bubble bursts, or any other bubble for that matter, the market will tank like never before seen in US history.
Banks are way over leveraged. B of A laundering money for the current crime syndicate in charge.

We are on the high wire without a net.
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 3 weeks ago
Was told this morning that $GME was on CNBC.
I still think Ebay is in play here. If anything RC now owns more than 5% of the stock so he may have a say in how things are run or may just be a thorn in
Ebay management's side.

We shall see.
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 3 weeks ago
Debt rollover begins as short term debt increases

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/us-treasury-double-sizes-debt-134308742.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

Swiss banks start Swiss carry trading

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/carry-traders-pivot-to-swiss-franc-after-yen-volatility-spikes/91918631

Yen carry trade shorts are beginning to be unwound as CFTC shows continued reduction of carry trade shorts

Contracts must be terminated then repurchased in a different currency and new contract terms that are Swiss trade compliant

Weak dollar is the key

Asset relocation

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 3 weeks ago
Something happened today but this ball has been rolling for a long time and it’s getting bigger

Let’s review some things

XRT on RegSho

5/3 GME issues eBay bid 1/2 & 1/2
https://investor.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/GameStop-Proposes-to-Acquire-eBay-at-125-00-Per-Share/default.aspx

GME disclosure of eBay exposure and stock buys 7%

5/13 CME proposal 24hr 5 day week options trading SEC approval 5/28 active 7/13

https://ir.cboe.com/news/news-details/2026/Cboe-Receives-SEC-Approval-to-Offer-Extended-Trading-Hours-for-Select-Multi-Listed-Single-Stock-Options/default.aspx

June 2nd GME issues mister q1 earnings

Mid June tons of FTDs big names and eBay has big FTDs

GME disclosure 9.8% exposure

June 30th
IBIT GME C ETF closes
DTCC clearing event on 30 June
https://www.dtcc.com/-/media/Files/pdf/2026/6/30/24518-26.pdf

Market event Cash settled on 31 July

New GME etf opened 7 July

7/13 CME 24/5 options trading goes live

GME exercises options 9.8% late July

7/30 OCC and NTCC issues a statement about GME warrants broker to broker settlement will be required

https://infomemo.theocc.com/infomemos?number=59491

Soon after that ruling Within 5 days on

8/3 Bond holders go to the horse and exercise the bond option for shares 1.4b$

https://investor.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/GameStop-Announces-Private-Exchange-of-1-4-Billion-of-Convertible-Senior-Notes-for-Equity/default.aspx

They begin devaluation of GME to get VWAP cheaper shares allegedly

8/17 Chuck online broker trading Down 1 hour
Now today

Bitcoin goes up and other leveraged assets also going up in tandem

And XRT is still on RegSho FTD listed

And what’s coming

Aug Opex eom
GME 2q earnings due any day
Which means a bigger number than q1

Will those gains force the bonds to convert the final 2.5b$ of their holdings? To get shares

Then force the stock price to rise again so that they will exercise the warrants for more shares

That they will need before the eBay deal??

Then GME and TD Bank issues 30b$ eBay trade for cash and no shares for 80% ownership since GME TD and RC already has 20% of shares on record by 28august for a.31$ eBay dividend which maybe paid by shorting players to GME on 9/11 after the fact of earnings

Lots of good info lining up for compounding effects for GME

GLTA
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 3 weeks ago
So DR_rugby, what are your thoughts on RC and EBAY~?
I don't think he would care for a partnership because he wants command of the how and when.
But, if a "partnership" is enticing enough.......

Chuck Schwanz cover~? dunno.
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 3 weeks ago
Did Chuck Swap get Margin Called this morning

All trading was stopped for over half hour

During open trading hours

https://statusgator.com/services/charles-schwab

Is that an indicator?? Of the market future

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 3 weeks ago
It’s just a matter of time now

GLTA
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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 3 weeks ago
DTCc changes its policy on settlement reviews for all settlements greater than 15b$


Suprise suprise~! NOT~!

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 4 weeks ago
Someone has lots of leverage

https://cryptobriefing.com/norway-wealth-fund-ceo-total-value-loss-warning/

And yet they still hold 5 m shares

Did they borrow to short

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 4 weeks ago
So why the FUD articles today???

https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/2026081089/ebay-may-dodge-a-gamestop-takeover-but-theres-a-new-twist-in-the-ryan-cohen-saga

Anonymous sources said

So one of the following is True

Someone is trying to cover up shorts on the lesser expensive side

Or

RC and GME saw the books
and
found a huge bag of crud cakes wrapped around cat crap

And determined that the bid needs to be revised and or they are going to take the long route with a view

Do notice that the Reuters article had a double negative within the wording

Lastly

Who owns the news media that issues the FUD report

Remember if GME dumps the shares
They will get the cash back on the balance sheet any gains will be taxed accordingly

But GME does have NOLs being carried over

GLTA
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 4 weeks ago
DTCc changes its policy on settlement reviews for all settlements greater than 15b$

https://www.dtcc.com/-/media/Files/pdf/2026/8/7/A9802.pdf

Those who review will be manually updated

Notice how this works after the force majoure event occurred and how they had to settle for cash

GLTA
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iHub News iHub News 4 weeks ago
GameStop weighs dropping $56 billion eBay bid in favour of partnershipAugust 10, 2026 10:05 AM
IH Market News GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) is considering abandoning its $56 billion takeover proposal for eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) and could instead pursue a commercial partnership or joint venture with the e-commerce company, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Chief Executive Ryan Cohen is reportedly evaluating an arrangement that would give eBay access to GameStop’s roughly 1,600 retail locations across the United States. Such a partnership could allow the two companies to strengthen their presence in higher-margin categories, particularly trading cards and collectibles. As part of any potential agreement, GameStop, already one of eBay’s largest shareholders, would also seek representation on the company’s board. GameStop shares have struggled since takeover proposal GameStop originally approached eBay in May with an offer valued at $125 per share, structured equally between cash and GameStop common stock. Since the proposal emerged, GameStop shares have fallen approximately 28%, while eBay stock has advanced 7.6%, changing the economics surrounding the original transaction. EBay closed Friday at $111.98 per share, giving the company an equity market value of approximately $49.8 billion. Including debt, its overall valuation stands at close to $54 billion. No final decision has been made, according to the report, and Cohen could still pursue other strategic alternatives rather than formally withdrawing the acquisition proposal. GameStop builds major stake in eBay GameStop’s takeover approach followed a significant investment in eBay that initially gave the video game retailer a stake of approximately 5%. The company subsequently continued accumulating shares. By July 15, GameStop reportedly controlled 9.75% of eBay, making it the second-largest shareholder behind funds managed by Vanguard Group Inc. Its substantial ownership position gives GameStop considerable exposure to eBay even if Cohen ultimately decides against pursuing a full acquisition. A partnership could offer an alternative route for extracting strategic value from that investment without requiring GameStop to complete a transaction worth tens of billions of dollars. Retail network could support collectibles strategy Giving eBay access to GameStop’s extensive U.S. store network could create opportunities to combine the online marketplace’s scale with GameStop’s physical retail footprint. Trading cards and collectibles are particularly relevant to both companies as they seek exposure to categories offering stronger margins and opportunities for cross-platform sales. The proposed arrangement could potentially use GameStop stores for services linked to eBay transactions while allowing GameStop to benefit from eBay’s large online customer base. Investors appeared moderately receptive to the possibility of an alternative to the takeover. EBay shares declined around 0.6% in pre-market trading on Monday, while GameStop gained approximately 1.4%. With no final decision yet reached, the market will be watching whether Cohen proceeds with the $56 billion bid, withdraws the proposal or attempts to turn GameStop’s sizeable eBay investment into a broader strategic partnership. GameStop stock price Ebay stock priceThe post GameStop weighs dropping $56 billion eBay bid in favour of partnership appeared first on US Editors. Original: GameStop weighs dropping $56 billion eBay bid in favour of partnership
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
GME board member viewpoint on debt exchange

https://www.reddit.com/r/DeepFuckingValue/comments/1vgt51n/debt_holders_dont_give_up_protection_for_nothing/

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
GME ownership EBay News

https://finance.yahoo.com/sec-filing/EBAY/0001065088-26-000174_1065088/

Quarter ending 30 June 2026

eBay purchased 3m shares at 326m$ or so
eBay has 2b$ available for stock buying
eBay has 4.9b$ cash on hand
eBay is to issue a .31$ dividend to shareholders as of 28 Aug 2026 date record on 11 Sept 2026

eBay is growing revenue
eBay is growing cash flows

GME owns 9.8% of eBay as if you are a GME investor you too have a stake in EBay

More cash flow for GME

It’s in the game

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
GME shares are like the MBS CDO and Swaps or other similar financial instruments from 2005-2009

The company share price will not change until they have a fixed position that will allow them to gain on that same said asset run

They have been trying for years to leverage your investment cheaply out of your pocket for themselves so that they get the benefit

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
So I have a question for you??

Why did Jeffries Bank issue the GME 2021 ATM and gets that fee from the transaction

Was it because of a relationship or did Jefferies get into a bad situation where they had to do that deal

Did jefferies offer CDS or swaps or ABS offerings to others and needed those shares to clear up the books ?

https://wewantourmoneyback.net/newsletters/newsletter_120116.htm

Jefferies then went on to issue 2 other GME atms Correct??? And this bond offering 1.4b$ now has those shares that are needed IMHO be come available for the termination of a potential contract or some kind of deal that needs to be completed

Now the future deal is with TD securities 20b$

Did TD securities from Canada issue potential contracts valued at over 20b$ notional value now that is in need of shares that are not available till the future date of sale

Now the question is what is going to happen now till Oct 30 2026
And what will be the future result of the market conditions of GME after the release of earnings Q2

And is those 1.4b$ bond holders in for a locked in VWAP ride till 23 September 2026
Again I will repeat the above statement
The best GME earnings ever are coming soon 🔜 to a SEC report for every investor too see and read by 8 September if not earlier

And if those 1.4b$ bond holders had shorts or price controls hedge contracts or other financial instruments tied to those securities that will need to be terminated and or bought/sold. As they buy the future bond conversion shares as they may have a need for locates or other financial instrument uses upon bond share conversion completion

Then the potential market cap might rise to a higher level that might trigger the Trojan horse that will bring more money into the company and settle others locates and or contractual obligations for share holding or ownership

Which will then increase the value and decrease debt ratios for the investment grade requirements for other large financial institutions to be able to hold the new company securities

It’s a waiting game that Will play out as RC proves that he and his team can articulate and take to task

IMHO eBay deal is a done deal

But they are completing the final terms of the deal via reps and warranties for which the owners of EBay can agree too

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Prudent Capitalist Prudent Capitalist 1 month ago
Why GameStop stock just wiped out all its 2026 gains (Barrons)
GameStop said it would swap $1.4 billion worth of debt for stock on Monday, sending the videogame retailer’s shares tumbling.

The one-time meme stock sank 13% to $18.92 on Monday, wiping out all of its gains for the year and heading for its worst daily percentage decline in more than a year, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The S&P 500 was 1.4% higher after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would restart talks with Iran
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GameStop said in a press release on Monday that it had agreed to exchange about $1.4 billion of outstanding convertible senior notes due in 2030 and 2032 for shares of its Class A common stock.

Retiring debt by issuing stock dilutes existing shareholders and tends to trigger hedging and short-selling by institutional investors, which explains why GameStop was tumbling on Monday.

Shares had risen 8.2% in 2026 through the end of last week, powered higher by record-breaking profits and a $2 billion stock buyback plan.

Online marketplace platform eBay rejected a $56 billion takeover bid from GameStop in May, describing the much smaller company’s proposal as “neither credible nor attractive.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/why-gamestop-stock-just-wiped-out-all-its-2026-gains/ar-AA29iVSD
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vp_007_99 vp_007_99 1 month ago
Would like to hear your reasoning.  All the hype has been corroborated by links and filings.  All the fud just seems to be opinion.
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Prudent Capitalist Prudent Capitalist 1 month ago
None. The notion the GME could or will ever acquire eBay is laughable nonsense.
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
What are the coincidences

eBay buys depop 1.4b$
Decrease of cash

GME buys bonds 1.4b$
Decrease of debt

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
1.4b$ of bond arbitrage is now going to be removed and all those bond hedges and shorts are going to be gone

https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1326380/000132638026000042/gme-20260802.htm

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US Market News US Market News 1 month ago
GameStop Announces Private Exchange of $1.4 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes for EquityAugust 3, 2026 6:00 AM
Business Wire GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop”) today announced that it has agreed to exchange approximately $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of its outstanding convertible senior notes for shares of its Class A common stock (the “Common Stock”), pursuant to privately negotiated exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) entered into with certain existing holders (the “Existing Noteholders”) of its 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”). The Existing Noteholders are exchanging approximately $400 million aggregate principal amount of 2030 Notes and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes (collectively, the “Exchange Notes”). Pursuant to the Exchange Agreements, GameStop will issue shares of its Common Stock to the Existing Noteholders for their Exchange Notes (the “Exchange”). GameStop will not receive any cash proceeds from the issuance of the Common Stock in the Exchange. Following the closing of the Exchange, the Exchange Notes will be cancelled and no longer outstanding, and the Company’s outstanding long-term debt will be reduced by approximately $1.4 billion (with approximately $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 2030 Notes and $1.7 billion aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes remaining outstanding). The Exchange retires this debt without the use of cash. The Exchange is expected to close on or about September 23, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The number of shares of Common Stock issuable in the Exchange will be based in part on the average volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock over a 35 consecutive trading day reference period beginning on August 3, 2026, subject to a per share price floor. The offering, issuance and sale of the Common Stock has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and the Common Stock may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such other securities laws. GameStop expects that some or all of the Existing Noteholders that participate in the Exchange may purchase or sell shares of Common Stock in open market transactions or enter into or unwind various derivative transactions with respect to Common Stock to hedge or unwind their investments in the Exchange Notes. These activities could increase or decrease the market price of the Common Stock or the Exchange Notes, the effect of which may be material. This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning the timing of consummation of the Exchange on the terms described above or at all, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable in the Exchange, which will not be determined until the completion of the applicable reference period. These forward-looking statements are based on GameStop’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause GameStop’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These risks include, but are not limited to market risks, trends and conditions. These and other risks are more fully described in GameStop’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2026, and other filings and reports that GameStop may file from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements represent GameStop’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. GameStop disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260803780124/en/ GameStop Corp. Investor Relations
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ir@gamestop.com Original: GameStop Announces Private Exchange of $1.4 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes for Equity
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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
The deal outlined by a UAE GCC SWF, GME cash and TD Bank 20b$ zero percent bond

25.5b$ SWF
4.3b$ GME cash
20b$ GME bond or ATM at 40$ per share

https://enterpriseam.com/uae/2026/05/05/gamestop-is-turning-to-the-gcc-to-fund-its-usd-55-5-bn-bid-for-ebay/

News is coming soon via the SEC GME and eBay filings with Reps and Warranties

The news will come between
Aug 5 and Sept 8th

GMEWS warrants cash flow into combination companies or new holding company

eBay cash flows into New Holding Co
GME cash flows into new holding company

GME - EBay deal will be a 50-50 deal by the way it’s looking

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
Apparently orderly markets is what they want

https://archive.is/z8H7u

But can kicking only makes things bigger

2021 GME gets 1b$ cash clears the debt
Drifts down to $10 from less than a dollar
100% gain
2024 GME gets 10b$ almost adds zero interest debt and drifts to 20$
100% gain
So here we are
2026 GME is to gets 20b$ plus 1.8b$ warrants and eBay maybe zero interest debt that will drifts to 40-60$ after the new deal market price of 8*20$ maybe more
100% gain coming

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
Are you one of the 177k shareholders?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1vbugkf/has_this_occurred_on_other_stock_warrants_or_is/#lightbox

Imagine if you began exercising your warrants at 32$

And you were able to buy and execute 590 warrants at 32$ and the price of the warrant with the other 100,000 shareholders

GME would have gotten its 1.9b$ cash, adding the the warchest and the 100k shareholders would have received an additional 590 shares

And yet everyone else would also be buying and exercising into a limited supply warrants and quantity of shares being issued thus brokers upon exercising GME1 options would then be required to purchase shares on the open market as the NSCC would require for settlement

Opening up the equity market blue book

Is it possible that the brokers and limited partners already exercised the warrant options for exercising because they needed shares

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
Someone sold too many tickets

GME1 and GMEWS

https://infomemo.theocc.com/infomemos?number=59491

NSCC states that the brokers maybe required to buy shares in the open market to cover the transaction

NSCC will no longer accept GMEWs as collateral

Interesting news

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
Day 59 on the ShoFtd list

https://www.nyse.com/regulation/regulation-sho

Even with a 52 week high twice then they found out that they needed more and it wasn’t ready to have the trigger pulled

Yet

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DR_rugby DR_rugby 1 month ago
Someone knows

https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1v8nyur/cnbc_accidentally_leaks_new_gamestop_offer_for/

Thus someone else needs to get the future data in real time

Or

They don’t want to be in the hot seat when the dust settles

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Jimmy Joe Jimmy Joe 1 month ago
Neither was RFK Jr, Linda MacMahon, Todd Blanche, Paul Atkins (retread from the 2008 debacle) normal.

No red flags here. This administration is all over the place, even worse now than the last time in 2016.

Who knows~? Don't read too much into it. Typical for this administration.

So, what's the relationship to $GME~? I'm confused.
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