Toy tycoon Isaac Larian is angling to buy Toys ‘R’ Us’s operations in the US and Canada for almost $900 million, The Post has learned.
The billionaire behind MGA Entertainment — the Van Nuys, Calif.-based manufacturer of Little Tikes and Lol Surprise, in addition to Bratz dolls — told The Post he will submit a last-minute bid on Friday to buy 274 top performing Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us stores in the US for $675 million.
That’s on top of a $215 million bid for the entire Canadian chain of 82 stores, as well as the company’s trademarks, Larian said.
He is giving the company six days to respond.
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Why would anyone with a half a brain want to catch a falling knife?
because he sells his toys from toysrus if it fails he will take a hit!
There is a slight chance knowing that, he knows a bit more than you about the toy business, dont you think?
25% of his toys sales are done through toys r us. That’s obviously a consideration…