A global online marketplace where people buy and sell everything from car parts and collectibles to luxury goods, connecting active buyers and sellers across dozens of countries. It was launched in 1995 as "AuctionWeb" by programmer Pierre Omidyar as a hobby experiment, with its first sale being a broken laser pointer that went to a collector. The name "eBay" came from Omidyar's consulting firm, Echo Bay Technology Group, shortened when the domain was taken by a mining company.
The rejection was disclosed in a press release and an 8-K filing, with the Board citing the proposal as 'neither credible nor attractive'.
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On May 12, 2026, eBay Inc. announced that its Board of Directors rejected GameStop Corp.'s unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal.
GameStop's proposal included a highly confident letter from TD Securities (USA) LLC, dated May 1, 2026, indicating up to $20.0 billion in debt financing could be raised.
eBay's Board cited factors such as standalone prospects, financing uncertainty, impact on long-term growth, leverage, operational risks, and GameStop's governance in its decision.
The 8-K was filed under Items 7.01 and 8.01 to furnish the TD letter and the press release, respectively.
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
eBay confirms receipt of unsolicited acquisition proposal from GameStop
On May 4, 2026, eBay issued a press release confirming it received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from GameStop Corp.
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eBay stated it had no prior discussions with or outreach from GameStop before receiving the proposal.
eBay's Board of Directors, with financial and legal advisors, will review the proposal, focusing on value to shareholders and GameStop's ability to deliver a binding, actionable offer.
eBay advised shareholders to take no action at this time and said it does not intend to comment further until the Board completes its review.
The filing was made under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure, with the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
eBay appoints Brian H. Sharples to its Board of Directors, effective March 20, 2026
Sharples is an independent director and will receive standard non-employee director compensation as described in eBay's 2025 proxy statement.
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eBay's Board increased to 12 members with the appointment of Brian H. Sharples, effective March 20, 2026.
Sharples co-founded HomeAway and previously served as its CEO and Chairman; he also led IntelliQuest Information Group.
He currently serves as Board Chair of GoDaddy and as a board member of Ally Financial.
His term expires at eBay's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or when a successor is elected.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
eBay closes $1.0B senior notes offering, $600M 4.250% notes due 2029 and $400M 5.125% notes due 2035
On November 6, 2025, eBay Inc. closed its offering of $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
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The offering comprised $600,000,000 of 4.250% Notes due 2029 and $400,000,000 of 5.125% Notes due 2035.
The notes were sold under an Underwriting Agreement dated November 3, 2025, with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as representatives.
The notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with all other existing and future senior unsubordinated indebtedness.
The notes are redeemable at eBay's option, and the company must offer to repurchase them at 101% of principal upon a Change of Control Triggering Event.
The notes were issued under an indenture dated November 6, 2025, with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as trustee.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits