'Those Are Not the Conversations We're Having Right Now' — Disney Denies Interest in Buying Epic Games Following Rumors
Dana Walden said Disney is focused on new Fortnite collaborations and a $1.5 billion Epic stake, not a buyout.
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No Acquisition: Disney Management Officially Denies Rumors of Plans to Acquire Fortnite Creator's Stake
Disney executives have quashed rumors of a possible outright acquisition of Epic Games, despite previously investing billions of dollars and acquiring a 9% stake. Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden said acquiring the company is not currently on the agenda, but the partnership remains actively developed. Over the next two years, the partners […]
Since Disney have clarified whether they intend to acquire Epic Games and that Fortnite becomes one of its many properties.
Disney is not planning to purchase Epic Games — at least not at the moment
In the spring, rumors surfaced suggesting that Disney’s leadership would be open to acquiring Epic Games if it ever decided to seek a buyer. Half a year later, Disney’s President and Creative Director Dana Walden partially denied these rumors.
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