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Digital Illusions Sells to EA

Posted by Zonk on from the money-talks dept.

A story we have reported on frequently in the last few months comes to an end as Digital Illusions accepts EA's bid for buyout. From the article at GameGossip: "Corresponding to 32.0% of outstanding capital and votes, in addition to a further acquisition of 898,264 shares and the 18.9% already held by the company, Electronic Arts now holds a total of 6,044,720 shares, a controlling interest representing 59.8% of the outstanding capital and votes in DICE."

3 of 34 comments (clear)

  1. How can this not be good? by Fr05t · · Score: 5, Funny

    With the great working environment, flexible hours, and employee benefits at EA how can this not be good for DICE? oh wait never mind..

  2. in related news... by Moustache+N+Tits · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... EA announces an exclusive deal with the American Military Historical Society that secures reproduction rights of all of America's wars. DICE will now be the only company allowed to reproduce WWI, WWII, the Korean, Vietnam and both Iraqi wars.

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    Grease & Counterbalance
  3. Re:Another day.. by chrish · · Score: 2, Funny

    Archon 2006, coming just in time for Christmas, or else!

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    - chrish