Efter Infogrames fik sat David Gardner & Phil Harrison ved roret i februar måned, synes firmaet at have fået en saltvandsindsprøjtning af de store. Allerede i marts måned, gav Infogrames udtryk for deres ønske om at købe de resterede Atari-aktier (firmaet var allerede hovedaktionær) og nu er det også faldet på plads. Infogrames er for $11 mio. blevet eneejer af Atari. Infogrames har omgående givet Atari et lån på $20 mio. (mere end købssummen), så firmaet kan få bare en smule “likvide muskler” i en fart.


In addition to purchasing all outstanding shares of Atari Inc, Infogrames has committed to lending the company USD 20 million to fund operational cash requirements during the period between the date of the merger agreement and its closing.



“Bringing Atari US and Infogrames businesses together will enable us to create a simplified global structure for our business as we seek to re-build a well-managed, cohesive and financially disciplined company,” said Infogrames CEO David Gardner in a statement.



“This is a key strategic event for Infogrames that will benefit all of our shareholders. I believe that this transaction will generate significant benefits for the Group.”