It is possible they would have to pull out entirely, that is what Microsoft’s lawyers are threatening could happen, but it won’t. It is too costly for both side

It is possible they would have to pull out entirely, that is what Microsoft’s lawyers are threatening could happen, but it won’t. It is too costly for both sides. It is a challenge for Microsoft, but honestly I don’t know how much sway the CMA has here. They don’t have a ton of leverage to block the deal if every other country is onboard. My guess is they will ask for some specific concessions.