Main topic: Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Key points:
1. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has stated that Microsoft's revised agreement addresses previous concerns and clears the way for the deal to be approved.
2. The sale of Activision's cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft is a significant change that prevents Microsoft from gaining control of important content in cloud gaming.
3. The CMA still wants assurances that the provisions in the sale of cloud streaming rights cannot be circumvented, terminated, or not enforced, but believes Microsoft's offered remedies should resolve any remaining concerns.
Microsoft is nearing final approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the UK, with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) completing the first phase of reviewing a revised proposal that grants Activision's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft.
Microsoft is one step closer to acquiring Activision Blizzard after UK regulators accepted their concessions on cloud gaming, a move that is seen as a brilliant strategy similar to Netflix's business model by industry experts.
Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been provisionally approved by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, with the deal now including carve-outs for cloud gaming rights to address monopoly concerns.
Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision moves closer to completion as the UK's Competition and Markets Authority grants provisional approval to the modified deal, signaling that the final regulatory hurdle may soon be cleared.
Microsoft is set to announce the finalization of its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week, pending approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, after overcoming regulatory battles in Europe and the US.
Microsoft is expected to complete its $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard next week, pending final approval from the UK, allowing for the potential integration of Activision Blizzard games onto the Xbox Game Pass platform.
Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard is set to close on Friday, October 13, after facing lawsuits, leaks, and controversy.
Microsoft is set to complete its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard next week pending approval from UK regulator, the CMA.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard may be nearing completion, with a possible closing date of next week, if the UK's Competition and Markets Authority does not impede the deal.
Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision-Blizzard-King for $72 billion is expected to close soon pending final UK approval, with Activision CEO Bobby Kotick hinting at the revival of franchises like Guitar Hero and discussing future tech like machine learning and AI.
Microsoft is expected to avoid a fresh investigation from the EU into its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, as the changes to the deal do not need to go through the approvals process again.
UK antitrust officials have approved Microsoft's planned takeover of Activision Blizzard, clearing the final regulatory hurdle and allowing one of the biggest tech deals of all time to proceed.
Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been cleared by UK regulators after the company agreed to sell streaming rights, allowing it to compete with Sony in the video-gaming market.
Microsoft has completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, making it the company's largest acquisition ever and positioning Microsoft as the third-largest gaming company by revenue.
Microsoft has finalized its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, with Xbox chief Phil Spencer welcoming Activision Blizzard King employees in an internal memo and expressing excitement about the prospects of the unified team.
Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, boosting its Xbox gaming console and multi-game subscription service, despite facing opposition from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Microsoft completes its merger with Activision Blizzard, which is its largest deal to date, but faces a $28.9 billion back-tax claim by the IRS; Arm Holdings earns positive ratings from analysts following its IPO; Netflix receives a downgrade from Wolfe Research due to concerns about future growth.
Microsoft completes its merger with Activision Blizzard, the largest deal in its history, while owing billions in back taxes, Arm Holdings earns top ratings from analysts following its IPO, and Netflix receives a downgrade in rating from Wolfe Research.
