Square Enix denies it's going private following Japanese reports to the contrary

Square Enix, the developer of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, has officially denied reports suggesting the company is going private. These rumors originated from a Japanese business magazine, claiming the publisher was on course to be acquired and removed from public trading. Due to the intensity of these whispers over the last 24 hours, Square Enix released a formal statement to quash the claims and clarify that it is not being bought out by any entity.