EA and DICE announce new merger plan

Vikingod · Mar 17, 2006, 01:53 PM

Electronic Arts' protracted attempts to acquire Swedish developer Digital Illusions CE appear to have moved a step closer to realisation today with the announcement that DICE's board of directors has unanimously agreed on a joint merger plan with Electronic Arts EA Holding AB.

The deal offers shareholders a consideration of SEK 67.50 per share (7.22 Euro at current conversion rates) to be paid in cash and represents a premium of 30 per cent.
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OmegaRED · Mar 17, 2006, 05:17 PM

RIP Dice, you're the next Westwood.

Drakon · Mar 17, 2006, 07:21 PM

Couldn't have said it any better, OmegaRED

Mar 17, 2006, 01:53 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	EA and DICE announce new merger plan Electronic Arts' protracted attempts to acquire Swedish developer Digital Illusions CE appear to have moved a step closer to realisation today with the announcement that DICE's board of directors has unanimously agreed on a joint merger plan with Electronic Arts EA Holding AB. The deal offers shareholders a consideration of SEK 67.50 per share (7.22 Euro at current conversion rates) to be paid in cash and represents a premium of 30 per cent. ___________ Read More / Source: GamesIndustry

Mar 17, 2006, 05:17 PM	#2
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	RIP Dice, you're the next Westwood. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Mar 17, 2006, 07:21 PM	#3
Drakon DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Floatin'... Posts: 4,957 Rep Power: 0	Couldn't have said it any better, OmegaRED