Possible Acquisition of Lionhead Studios?

GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that Lionhead Studios may be in acquisition talks with a couple of different publishers. Both Microsoft and Ubisoft are reportededly considering a purchase of the Fable developer:

Of the two, Microsoft has the most history with the studio – the software giant published one of Lionhead’s most successful titles to date, Fable, and is believed to be working with the firm on a next-generation sequel to the game for Xbox 360.

Credence is also lent to Microsoft’s involvement in the deal by the close relationship Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux has enjoyed with the firm and its top executives since the launch of the Xbox, with the well-known designer often appearing to sing the praises of the Xbox platform in public.