Report: PayPal board considers first takeover bid insufficient

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PayPal’s board is reportedly viewing the first takeover bid from Stripe and Advent as too low. The reported offer values PayPal at about $53 billion and would pay $60.50 per share. The article says the board is also checking whether the bidders can finance the deal and expects regulators to scrutinize any transaction involving a major payments company. It also notes that PayPal’s new CEO is trying to restore growth through restructuring and cost cuts, with the next quarterly report due soon.

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