Square Enix Shares Jumped On Buyout Rumors, But The Company Says It’s Not Happening

Following a report that Square Enix was potentially exploring going private, the company behind hit franchises like Final Fantasy has released a statement denying the claims. Japanese business magazine Sentaku originally reported that Square Enix was exploring this possibility and that foreign investment funds were rumored to be interested in a deal, which saw Square Enix's stock rise by 7%. "The September issue of the monthly magazine Sentaku carried a report regarding the possibility of Squ...