U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal in blow to tech giants' power

Authors :: Zakrzewski, Cat
Gregg, Aaron
Source :: The Washington Post. April 26, 2023
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Byline: Cat Zakrzewski and Aaron Gregg U.K. regulators blocked the largest deal in Microsoft's history Wednesday, barring its $69 billion purchase of gaming company Activision Blizzard in a signal of [...]

Subjects :: United Kingdom. Competition and Markets Authority -- Powers and duties
Activision Blizzard Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Microsoft Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Market share
Monopolistic competition
Computer software industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Market share
Video game industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Company market share
Company acquisition/merger
General interest
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