Ubisoft's Troubled Waters: Shareholders Call for Change

Ubisoft, a major player in the video game industry, is facing some serious trouble. The company has been struggling with management issues and has not been doing well in the market. A group called AJ Investments, which owns a small part of Ubisoft, has been very vocal about these problems. They think the company is not being managed well and that shareholders are not being treated fairly. The group's CEO, Juraj Krupa, has some strong words for Ubisoft's management. He believes they are not being transparent about talks with big companies like Microsoft and EA. These talks are about possibly selling off some of Ubisoft's popular game franchises. Krupa thinks Ubisoft should be more open about these discussions and provide a clear plan for how they will turn things around. Ubisoft has been quiet about these talks. They have said they are looking at different options but won't say more until something is finalized. This has left many investors feeling frustrated and in the dark. The company has also faced criticism for delays in game releases, like the recent delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows. This delay has caused the company's stock to drop, hurting retail investors the most.The situation has gotten so bad that AJ Investments is considering a protest at Ubisoft's Paris office. They want to make their voices heard and push for changes at the company. Krupa has said they might call off the protest if Ubisoft's strategic review leads to positive changes for shareholders. But if not, they haven't ruled out taking legal action. Ubisoft has had a tough year. They've been trying to cut costs, which has led to layoffs and studio closures. The shutdown of XDefiant, a game that was in development, was a big blow to the company. With all these challenges, it's clear that Ubisoft needs to make some big changes if they want to stay competitive in the industry. The future of Ubisoft is uncertain. The company needs to address its management issues and be more transparent with its shareholders. Only time will tell if they can turn things around and regain the trust of their investors.