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GameStop Eyed for Private Takeover?

Although this is strictly in the rumor category for now, it's certainly interesting to think about. The world's leading video game retailer could be acquired by a private equity firm, according to a report on TheStreet.com [thanks Joystiq]. GameStop is currently valued at about $3.27 billion, but an unnamed private equity firm is apparently considering offering the company a buyout for $4.94 billion, which would represent a 33% premium. 

Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia believes a private takeover of GameStop would make sense. "The company generates strong free cash flow and is not getting respect as a public company," he said. 

GameStop's fourth-quarter earnings report is due out on March 18. The company's stock has been climbing on the buyout rumor and is up 45 cents to $19.86 as of this writing. 

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