Articles > GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Sells Items on eBay to Fund Potential $55 Billion eBay Acquisition
- GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen shocks investors with plans to acquire eBay in a $55 billion deal
- Cohen selling personal items on eBay to help finance the potential acquisition
- Famous investor Bill Smead advises eBay not to sell to GameStop
- Rockport Capital Corp. terminates deal with GME Metals Limited in favor of New Age Metals Inc.
- GameStop hiring personnel to handle CEO Ryan Cohen's personal projects
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has made headlines by announcing plans for GameStop Corp to potentially acquire eBay Inc in a $55 billion deal. In a surprising move, Cohen is selling personal items on eBay to help finance the acquisition, allowing fans and supporters to purchase his memorabilia, including a rare Donald Trump card. Cohen, who is not just the man behind the acquisition bid, but also a member of eBay, is taking a unique approach to funding the deal.
However, not everyone is convinced that GameStop's bid for eBay is a good idea. Longtime eBay shareholder Bill Smead has advised against selling the company to GameStop, arguing that the online marketplace is thriving on its own. With conflicting opinions from investors and experts, the fate of the potential acquisition remains uncertain.
In other news, Rockport Capital Corp has terminated its deal with GME Metals Limited and instead entered into a non-binding letter of intent with New Age Metals Inc for a proposed transaction. The company's common shares remain halted as they work towards satisfying TSXV requirements in connection with the new transaction.
Meanwhile, GameStop is making internal changes to accommodate CEO Ryan Cohen's personal projects. The company is hiring a "private project manager" specifically to handle Cohen's home remodels or relocations, with Cohen personally covering the costs. Other job listings include a home assistant for travel booking and an executive project manager, indicating a focus on streamlining Cohen's personal affairs.
As GameStop continues to make waves in the business world with its ambitious acquisition plans, investors and industry experts are closely watching the developments unfold. The outcome of the potential eBay acquisition and the company's strategic moves in personnel management will have ripple effects across the market.
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Sells Items on eBay to Fund Potential $55 Billion eBay Acquisition
By KlickAnalytics Data Insights | May 6, 2026 08:06PM ET
Key Points
- GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen shocks investors with plans to acquire eBay in a $55 billion deal
- Cohen selling personal items on eBay to help finance the potential acquisition
- Famous investor Bill Smead advises eBay not to sell to GameStop
- Rockport Capital Corp. terminates deal with GME Metals Limited in favor of New Age Metals Inc.
- GameStop hiring personnel to handle CEO Ryan Cohen's personal projects
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has made headlines by announcing plans for GameStop Corp to potentially acquire eBay Inc in a $55 billion deal. In a surprising move, Cohen is selling personal items on eBay to help finance the acquisition, allowing fans and supporters to purchase his memorabilia, including a rare Donald Trump card. Cohen, who is not just the man behind the acquisition bid, but also a member of eBay, is taking a unique approach to funding the deal.
However, not everyone is convinced that GameStop's bid for eBay is a good idea. Longtime eBay shareholder Bill Smead has advised against selling the company to GameStop, arguing that the online marketplace is thriving on its own. With conflicting opinions from investors and experts, the fate of the potential acquisition remains uncertain.
In other news, Rockport Capital Corp has terminated its deal with GME Metals Limited and instead entered into a non-binding letter of intent with New Age Metals Inc for a proposed transaction. The company's common shares remain halted as they work towards satisfying TSXV requirements in connection with the new transaction.
Meanwhile, GameStop is making internal changes to accommodate CEO Ryan Cohen's personal projects. The company is hiring a "private project manager" specifically to handle Cohen's home remodels or relocations, with Cohen personally covering the costs. Other job listings include a home assistant for travel booking and an executive project manager, indicating a focus on streamlining Cohen's personal affairs.
As GameStop continues to make waves in the business world with its ambitious acquisition plans, investors and industry experts are closely watching the developments unfold. The outcome of the potential eBay acquisition and the company's strategic moves in personnel management will have ripple effects across the market.
For more information:
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