Ubisoft is addressing rumors that Tencent is exploring a buyout of the French game publisher — though it isn’t saying much right now. In a statement on Monday, Ubisoft said it “regularly reviews all its strategic options in the interest of its stakeholders and will inform the market if and when appropriate.

"Assassins Creed" maker Ubisoft acknowledged a recent report it may be sold off, saying it "regularly reviews all its strategic options"

Ubisoft has acknowledged reports of the company potentially being bought out and going private, but hasn't confirmed either way whether it's actually going to happen.

Shares in Ubisoft Entertainment rose by as much as 5% in early session trade on Monday after the company issued a statement saying it was reviewing its strategic options. The video game maker said on Monday it "regularly reviews all its strategic options" after Bloomberg News on Friday reported that major shareholder Tencent and the Guillemot family,

France’s largest video gaming firm, which has long been seen as a takeover target, declined to comment on Tencent’s reported buyout interest.

Tencent and Ubisoft’s founding Guillemot family are considering a potential buyout of the French game developer.