Ubisoft from 2003 to 2011

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Ubisoft from 2003 to 2011

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Nov 23, 2020

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Some global success stories propelled Ubisoft into the spotlight, where an even bigger fish began to take notice. We learn about a potential hostile takeover and how that affected the company's business for several years.
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Nov 23, 2020

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Ubisoft from 2003 to 2011

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