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Microsoft's $69 Billion Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Gets the Green Light from UK Regulator
Microsoft's proposed $69 billion takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard has been approved by Britain's top competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This decision marks the removal of the last major regulatory hurdle, paving the way for the deal to close. 
Microsoft's proposed $69 billion takeover of gaming firm Activision Blizzard has been approved by Britain's top competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This decision marks the removal of the last major regulatory hurdle, paving the way for the deal to close. -
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Advances, Buffet Cashes In
As Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard takes a further stride, Warren Buffet, according to U.S. regulatory reports, significantly reduced his holdings in Activision Blizzard on July 17, slashing his stake from 6.7% since last quarter to just 1.9%. 
As Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard takes a further stride, Warren Buffet, according to U.S. regulatory reports, significantly reduced his holdings in Activision Blizzard on July 17, slashing his stake from 6.7% since last quarter to just 1.9%. -
Roadblock Redux! FTC Scrambles to Delay Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The journey for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been hit with more turbulence. 
The journey for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been hit with more turbulence. -
Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Merger: A Green Light Amid Regulatory Hurdles
In a significant development, Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has overcome a major obstacle. A judge has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to halt the $68.7 billion deal. The ruling paves the way for Microsoft to proceed with the acquisition, which has been under scrutiny since its announcement in January 2023. 
In a significant development, Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has overcome a major obstacle. A judge has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to halt the $68.7 billion deal. The ruling paves the way for Microsoft to proceed with the acquisition, which has been under scrutiny since its announcement in January 2023. -
$69 Billion Acquisition on Thin Ice Again? FTC May Move to Block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Purchase
sources familiar with the matter reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S.'s top antitrust regulator, would seek an injunction in court to prevent Microsoft's nearly $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. sources familiar with the matter reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S.'s top antitrust regulator, would seek an injunction in court to prevent Microsoft's nearly $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. -
EU Regulators Question Microsoft Rivals About Potential Access Block On Activision Titles: Report
The EU is expected to decide on Nov. 8 whether to accept the agreement. 
The EU is expected to decide on Nov. 8 whether to accept the agreement. -
Microsoft To Remain Neutral In Activision Blizzard Labor Dispute
Once its acquisition of Activision Blizzard is completed, the tech behemoth said it would respect employees' ability to form unions. Once its acquisition of Activision Blizzard is completed, the tech behemoth said it would respect employees' ability to form unions. -
Activision Blizzard Threatened Employees Joining Union, U.S. Agency Says
Activision is also accused of rampant discrimination against female employees. Activision is also accused of rampant discrimination against female employees. -
'Call Of Duty' Will Miss 2023 Release: Report
A Bloomberg report says Activision Blizzard will have to delay a mainline COD title next year. 
A Bloomberg report says Activision Blizzard will have to delay a mainline COD title next year. -
Buffett's Berkshire Invested Nearly $1 Billion In Activision Prior To Microsoft Deal
Berkshire Hathaway bought 14.7 million shares in Activision worth around $975 million in the fourth quarter last year, before Microsoft announced its acquisition plans. 
Berkshire Hathaway bought 14.7 million shares in Activision worth around $975 million in the fourth quarter last year, before Microsoft announced its acquisition plans.
