eBay has officially rejected GameStop’s $56 billion offer to acquire the online marketplace, citing concerns over financing uncertainty and operational risks. In a letter addressed to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen on Tuesday, eBay’s board of directors stated it has concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive.

The board outlined several key factors behind its decision, including:

  • eBay’s standalone business prospects;
  • Uncertainty surrounding GameStop’s financing proposal;
  • Potential impact on eBay’s long-term growth and profitability;
  • Leverage, operational risks, and leadership structure of a combined entity;
  • Resulting implications for stakeholders.
Source: The Verge