Microsoft Nears Finish Line of $68.7B Activision Deal Pending UK Approval
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Microsoft plans to finalize its $68.7B Activision Blizzard acquisition on October 13th, pending UK approval.
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The UK's Competition Authority recently gave preliminary approval after Microsoft agreed to transfer cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft.
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A final UK decision expected next week, which would allow the 20-month acquisition process to conclude.
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The FTC failed to block the deal in the US but is still appealing and plans to resume its administrative case against it.
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If approved, Microsoft would acquire Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard earlier than the extended October 18th deadline.
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