Ubisoft attracting acquisition interest, reports suggest

Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft has attracted early takeover interest from several private equity firms, according to a new report.

At least two firms are eyeing up Ubisoft ahead of a potential future offer, Bloomberg has reported, though “serious negotiations” are yet to take place. These companies include Blackstone and KKR & Co., two of the world’s largest in the takeover market.

In a subsequent Kotaku report, sources suggested Ubisoft has been quietly auditing parts of its business over the past year – a potential sign it may be readying itself for a future suitor.

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