AJ Investments CEO Slams Ubisoft Over Mismanagement & Opacity
Ubisoft, known for hits like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and Rainbow Six Siege, has faced a gradual decline due to high-profile flops, delays, financial struggles, and game cancellations. As a result, CEO of AJ investments slams Ubisoft after losing patience.
A minority shareholder in Ubisoft, AJ Investments, has recently criticized the company in a statement seen by IGN. CEO Juraj Krupa accused Ubisoft of concealing talks with EA, Microsoft, and other publishers reportedly interested in purchasing its franchises, without informing the public or its partners.
Moreover, AJ Investments is planning a protest outside Ubisoft Paris headquarter to voice concerns over the company’s management. Calling Ubisoft’s management as “horribly mismanaged“, AJ’s CEO wants company’s senior leadership to give a “clear roadmap for recovery” to address “declining shares, poor execution, and sluggish market adaptation”.
Importance: This news could further destabilize Ubisoft’s shares as investor confidence declines. Additionally, this damages Ubisoft’s credibility, leading to negative PR and mounting pressure from the gaming community. With increasing investor discontent, the Guillemot family may find it challenging to retain control of Ubisoft.
Ubisoft’s Undisclosed Partnerships Under Scrutiny
A restricted article published by the business investment platform MergerMarket, along with Ubisoft’s alleged partnership with the Saudi investment firm Savvy Group for Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC, has raised concerns over the company’s transparency and undisclosed business dealings, as it failed to inform public about these matters.
In response, Ubisoft issued a statement to IGN, stating that it is actively reviewing strategic and financial options, with an independent committee overseeing the process to maximize the value of its assets and franchises. The company assured that it will provide updates once a decision is finalized.
Tencent’s Reluctance Adds To Ubisoft’s Financial Struggles
Back in October, Ubisoft’s Guillemot family and Tencent explored taking the company private due to financial constraints, but discussions remained preliminary. However, reports suggest that due to Guillemot’s insistence on retaining Ubisoft’s control, Tencent is reluctant to embrace Ubisoft.
Krupa also criticized Ubisoft for delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows repeatedly, causing stock declines that harmed investors while benefiting major financial institutions like Credit Agricole, Goldman Sachs clients, Morgan Stanley, and others.
To ensure Ubisoft has time to make a decision that truly enhances shareholder value, AJ Investments’ CEO stated:
We are aware that Ubisoft’s management and CEO have initiated a financial review of potential strategic options, advised by Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. We expect this review to yield results in the coming months. If their conclusion effectively enhances shareholder value, we will call off the demonstration.
AJ Investments CEO Slams Ubisoft: Calls For Leadership Change and Transparency
Ubisoft’s’ underperformance calls for urgent change, and this rally aims to demand action and accountability. “Investors deserve a company that prioritizes value, transparency and accountability, and we are prepared to sue for misleading shareholders, Krupa added.
Following the backlash against Star Wars Outlaws, AJ Investments previously urged Ubisoft to go private. Later, the firm issued an open letter to Ubisoft’s board and Tencent, calling for potential sale and leadership changes.
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