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Square Enix has taken the unusual step of stating it isn’t for sale, after a report claimed several potential buyers were circling the company. <\/p>\n

Earlier today, Bloomberg Japan<\/a> reported that the Final Fantasy maker was being courted by companies interested in an acquisition, citing bank officials with knowledge of the situation.<\/p>\n

Now, Square Enix has said it won’t be bought, and had received no offers along these lines. <\/p>\n

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Square Enix has taken the unusual step of stating it isn’t for sale, after a report claimed several potential buyers were circling the company. Earlier today, Bloomberg Japan reported that the Final Fantasy maker was being courted by companies interested in an acquisition, citing bank officials with knowledge of the situation. Now, Square Enix has said it won’t be bought, and had received no offers along these lines. 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