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technology3 years ago•2 min saved

UK Regulator Gives Green Light to Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Microsoft is one step closer to gaining UK approval for its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) finalized the first phase of reviewing a revised proposal. The revised deal includes ceding Activision's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft, addressing previous concerns about competition in the market. While the CMA has identified some limited residual concerns, Microsoft's proposed remedies are expected to address them. The CMA is currently consulting on the proposed remedies before making a final decision.

via Yahoo Finance|

#activision-blizzard #cloud-gaming #competition-and-markets-authority-cma

business3 years ago•2 min saved

"Microsoft's Final Submission to CMA Signals Endgame for Activision Blizzard Buyout"

Microsoft has submitted its final proposal to the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in an attempt to convince the organization to reconsider its block on the proposed $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft highlights recent victories in court, approval from the European Commission, and an agreement with Sony as reasons for the CMA to reconsider. The CMA is the last hurdle for Microsoft to clear before finalizing the deal, and the company must complete the acquisition by October 18 or pay a reverse termination fee. The CMA will make its final decision on August 29.

via IGN|

#acquisition #activision-blizzard #business

business3 years ago•1 min saved

"Microsoft granted extension to resolve Activision deal issues with UK regulator"

Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have been granted additional time to resolve their dispute over the proposed merger. The CMA had previously blocked the $69 billion deal due to concerns about its impact on the cloud gaming market. Microsoft has appealed the decision and submitted a modified deal, which the CMA is considering. The parties have agreed to pause legal proceedings in hopes of reaching an out-of-court agreement. The CMA has extended the deadline for its final decision on the deal to August 29. Microsoft may sell some of its UK cloud gaming rights to secure regulatory approval.

via Video Games Chronicle|

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