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UK’s CMA Holds Key to Approval of Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Once Again

2023-07-23 07:07 PM by Alex Smith

The antitrust regulator in Britain has regained control of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal following an adjournment granted by an appeals court. The UK’s reasons for reconsidering its block on the US software giant’s takeover have now been published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Microsoft has presented arguments to the CMA, hoping to win …

UK’s CMA Holds Power Once Again to Decide on Approval of Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

2023-07-22 01:16 PM by Eugen Boglaru

Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard is once again under scrutiny by the UK’s antitrust regulator. An appeals court granted an adjournment, prompting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to reconsider its decision to block the $69 billion deal. Microsoft has presented its arguments for reconsideration, emphasizing the binding commitments it made to the European …