The maker of Tomb Raider video games, whose shares are traded in Stockholm, is working with Goldman Sachs and Aream & Co to explore a sale, the people said.
Embracer is weighing selling the unit, which is known for first-person shooter game Borderlands, after receiving interest from third parties, two of the people said.
Officials from Embracer and Goldman Sachs declined to comment.
Embracer shares turned positive and spiked as much as 5% higher following the news.
Embracer, majority owned by founder Wingefors, purchased Gearbox in February 2021 in a deal that valued the business at up to $1.4 billion at the time.
Persons:
Goldman Sachs, Aream, Embracer, Embracer, Lars Wingefors, Wingefors, Amy, Jo Crowley, Anousha Sakoui, Jason Neely
Organizations:
U.S, Entertainment, Reuters, Raider, Aream, Embracer, Thomson
Locations:
Stockholm