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FTC appeals judge’s ruling that would allow Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard takeover
1 year, 5 months ago

FTC appeals judge’s ruling that would allow Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard takeover

Associated Press  

The Federal Trade Commission says it is appealing a judge’s ruling that would have allowed Microsoft to close its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard. Antitrust enforcers at the FTC have been trying to stop Microsoft’s $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, maker of popular game franchises like Call of Duty, arguing it will harm competition in the …

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Today’s Cache | Meta’s third batch of layoffs begins; Microsoft appeals UK block on Activision Blizzard deal; UK works with AI firms for social benefits
1 year, 6 months ago

Today’s Cache | Meta’s third batch of layoffs begins; Microsoft appeals UK block on Activision Blizzard deal; UK works with AI firms for social benefits

The Hindu  

Meta’s third batch of layoffs begins Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp-parent Meta has started its third and likely last batch of major layoffs, this time reducing headcount across the company’s business departments, according to a source. Microsoft appeals UK block on Activision Blizzard deal Microsoft has confirmed that it filed an appeal against the British regulator’s decision to block its proposed …

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Microsoft appeals against UK block on Activision Blizzard deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft appeals against UK block on Activision Blizzard deal

The Hindu  

Microsoft filed an appeal on Wednesday of Britain's decision to block its $69 billion takeover of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, a company spokesperson said. The CMA's shock decision to block the biggest ever deal in gaming drew a furious response from both companies, with Microsoft saying it had shaken confidence in Britain as a destination for tech businesses. …

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Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

Associated Press  

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover. “If this were a smaller jurisdiction with a tiny population, the companies could shrug and say, ‘We just won’t do business there,’” said former FTC Chair …

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