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ACI Worldwide is weighing a sale of its billing business, according to people familiar with the discussions. The potential process is being considered as investor demand remains strong for payments software and recurring revenue assets.
8:58 PMPYMNTSGameStop increased its stake in eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen continues to push for a potential acquisition despite broad investor doubt about strategic fit. The move signals GameStop is willing to commit more capital and pressure eBay even without clear market support.
5:00 AMFinancial TimesSummary
ACI Worldwide is weighing a sale of its billing business, according to people familiar with the discussions. The potential process is being considered as investor demand remains strong for payments software and recurring revenue assets.
Why it matters
If ACI sells the billing division, it could accelerate consolidation in payments software and materially change ACI’s earnings profile and capital allocation options.
Summary
GameStop increased its stake in eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen continues to push for a potential acquisition despite broad investor doubt about strategic fit. The move signals GameStop is willing to commit more capital and pressure eBay even without clear market support.
Why it matters
A higher-stakes buyer can force corporate action, but it can also destroy value if conviction outruns financing capacity and strategic logic.
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