Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Approval Again in Hands of UK’s CMA

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Approval Again in Hands of UK’s CMA

ByNews Polite

Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal is back in the hands of Britain’s antitrust regulator after an appeals court granted an adjournment, and the grounds for why the UK should reconsider its block on the US software giant’s takeover were published. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set out on Friday Microsoft’s…

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Approval Again in Hands of UK’s CMA

Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Extend $69 Billion Deal Deadline to October 18

ByNews Polite

Activision Blizzard said on Wednesday it has extended the deadline for the close of its $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,200 crore) takeover by Microsoft to October 18 as the companies work to secure approval from the United Kingdom’s antitrust authority. The “Call of Duty” publisher said the companies also agreed to…

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal Approval Again in Hands of UK’s CMA

Microsoft’s Appeal Against UK Block on Activision Deal Paused for Two Months by London Tribunal

ByNews Polite

Microsoft’s appeal against Britain’s block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard was formally paused by a London tribunal on Monday, to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Microsoft, Activision, and Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), had all…

Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal

Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal

ByNews Polite

Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain’s block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first…

Amazon Gets UK CMA Clearance for .7 Billion Roomba-Maker iRobot Acquisition

Amazon Gets UK CMA Clearance for $1.7 Billion Roomba-Maker iRobot Acquisition

ByNews Polite

Britain’s competition regulator on Friday cleared Amazon’s planned $1.7 billion (roughly Rs. 13,900 crore) acquisition of iRobot, maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had concluded that the deal would not lead to competition concerns in the UK. “We’re pleased with the UK Competition and…

Microsoft Asks London Court for Two-Month Pause of Appeal Over Activision Deal

Microsoft Hits Back at UK Regulator’s Decision to Block Activision Acquisition

ByNews Polite

Microsoft’s president Brad Smith said the UK regulator’s decision to prevent its acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard “had shaken confidence” in Britain as a destination for tech businesses. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which operates independently from government, blocked the deal on Wednesday, saying it could…