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PayPal’s board is likely to give serious consideration to a reported takeover proposal from payments giant Stripe and private equity firm Advent International, according to analysts, as the company navigates leadership uncertainty and pressure to revive its growth. Reuters reported that privately held Stripe and Advent submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share. PayPal shares surged approximately 18% to $55.83 in pre-market trading following the report, narrowing the gap between the company’s market price and the proposed acquisition value. BTIG maintained its Neutral rating on PayPal but described the potential deal as a “lifeline worth taking.”…

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