US Regulatory Body Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision, UK Competition Authority Shows Flexibility

US Regulatory Body Approves Microsoft’s  Billion Acquisition of Activision, UK Competition Authority Shows Flexibility

Microsoft has made significant progress in its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, as a US judge approved the $69 billion deal and a British regulator signaled a possible reconsideration of its opposition. The news has sent Activision shares soaring by 10%, marking this as Microsoft’s largest deal to date and the biggest transaction in the …

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US Troubles Threaten Microsoft’s Largest Acquisition

US Troubles Threaten Microsoft’s Largest Acquisition

The US Federal Trade Commission is currently seeking to impede Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard by requesting a temporary restraining order and injunction from a federal district court before the deal deadline on July 18. The FTC has raised concerns that Microsoft’s acquisition could potentially lead to monopolistic practices, favoring Xbox consoles at the expense …

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