Rumor: EA to Invest in Perfect World
GameLook, 8/06/10
An industry source has reported that EA plans to purchase a stake in Chinese game operator Perfect World's (Nasdaq: PWRD) China and North America companies. According to a source in the investment community, EA has already quietly approached Perfect World and discussed capital partnership arrangements. Unlike its purchase of stock in Chinese operator The9 (Nasdaq: NCTY), the arrangements for the deal are reportedly being handled by senior EA investment management, rather than the company's Asia-Pacific management.
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