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When did that happen? On the dedicated CMA page[0] about the inquiry I see nothing since the draft final order[1] in May, which absolutely does not approve it.
by darrenf 3y ago
When did that happen? On the dedicated CMA page[0] about the inquiry I see nothing since the draft final order[1] in May, which absolutely does not approve it. Quote:
On 5 May 2023, the CMA made an Interim Order pursuant to section 81 of the
Act preventing each of Microsoft and Activision and all members of their
Groups of Interconnected Bodies Corporate from acquiring in the other any
interest conferring control within the meaning of section 26 of the Act
[0] https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/microsoft-slash-activision-blizzard-merger-inquiry https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/microsoft-slash-activision-bliz...
[1] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6465ec16e14070000cb6e181/Draft_final_order__.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6465ec16e1407...
- granzymes 3y agoGrandparent jumped the gun a bit, but the CMA sees the writing on the wall and agreed to negotiate this morning. https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23791149/microsoft-activision-blizzard-uk-regulators-cma-appeal https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23791149/microsoft-activi...
- specto 3y agoAh apologies, I read the original news article incorrectly it seems.