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The
Guillemot family does not plan to take control of the company
but does not rule it out, according to the AMF statement, citing
a letter from the family received on Wednesday.
The family "will take the necessary measures to avoid a creeping
takeover by people who could challenge Gameloft's strategy and
global vocation to the detriment of the company and its
shareholders," according to the AMF statement.
European media group Vivendi has been buying shares in Gameloft
and peer Ubisoft, founded by the same family, and held 17.34
percent of Gameloft's capital and 15.34 percent of voting rights
as of Nov. 19, according to the AMF.
Vivendi said in October it did not rule out making takeover bids
for the French video games makers in the next six months. The
companies have said they want to remain independent and that
Vivendi's investments have not been made with their agreement.
(Reporting by James Regan; Editing by Brian Love)
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