GTA 6 In The Clear? Take-Two CEO Optimistic About SAG-AFTRA Negotiations, Layoffs
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations with SAG-AFTRA video game actors, which could potentially impact the release of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6. Zelnick assured that Take-Two is 'completely protected' if the negotiations do not result in a favorable agreement. The potential strike could also affect other major gaming companies like Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Sony Group Corp.'s Insomniac, and Warner Bros. Discovery's WB Games. Zelnick also noted that cost-cutting measures implemented earlier in the year exceeded targets, and the company is now in growth mode.
November 09, 2023 | 8:25 pm
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A potential strike by SAG-AFTRA video game actors could impact Activision Blizzard.
The potential strike could disrupt game development at Activision Blizzard, which could negatively impact the company's stock price.
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A potential strike by SAG-AFTRA video game actors could impact Electronic Arts.
The potential strike could disrupt game development at Electronic Arts, which could negatively impact the company's stock price.
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A potential strike by SAG-AFTRA video game actors could impact Sony Group Corp.'s Insomniac.
The potential strike could disrupt game development at Sony's Insomniac, which could negatively impact the company's stock price.
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A potential strike by SAG-AFTRA video game actors could impact Warner Bros. Discovery's WB Games.
The potential strike could disrupt game development at Warner Bros. Discovery's WB Games, which could negatively impact the company's stock price.
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Take-Two's CEO is optimistic about the ongoing negotiations with SAG-AFTRA, which could impact the release of GTA 6. The company is also in growth mode after exceeding cost-cutting targets.
The CEO's optimism about the negotiations and the company's strong financial performance could boost investor confidence, potentially driving the stock price up.
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