The biggest obstacle to the acquisition of Activision by Microsoft in the US has been removed! (Now)
July 21, 2023
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On January 18, 2022, Microsoft reached an agreement to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. But this agreement in the US and UK It was against, lawsuits were
On January 18, 2022, Microsoft reached an agreement to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. But this agreement in the US and UK It was against, lawsuits were filed.
Microsoft recently won its case with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Although the FTC announced today that it will appeal the decision in favor of Microsoft a critical development more happened.
The FTC has accepted Microsoft’s request to withdraw the lawsuit!
Microsoft had asked the FTC to withdraw its appeal on July 18. This requirement was met today, July 21. Surprisingly, the FTC He accepted Microsoft’s request without any conditions.
The new decision currently constitutes Microsoft’s barriers in the US. that he was completely saved to point. However, it is also possible that the FTC will file a new lawsuit.
How is the situation in the UK?
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently announced the deadline for the lawsuit over the takeover. until August 29 had been delayed. This date exceeded the effective date (July 18) of the agreement between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
The two agreed to extend the validity of the agreement with the decision of the CMA. The validity of the agreement has been extended until October 18. All that needs to happen now in the UK is by August 29 to wait will be.
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