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FTC abandons effort to block Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of ...
FTC drops case over Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
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Nearly two years later, FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal
Microsoft’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard cleared its final U.S. regulatory hurdle as the FTC dropped its ...
FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal
After losing key court fights, the FTC is moving on from its effort to undo the biggest gaming acquisition in history.
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FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard. Ticker: Air traffic ...
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US appeals court confirms Activision Blizzard takeover by Microsoft
Microsoft can breathe a sigh of relief. A US appeals court rejects the FTC's appeal against the 69 billion dollar takeover of Activision Blizzard. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based 9th US ...
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Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 bln Activision Blizzard deal
The Activision Blizzard transaction marked the largest-ever acquisition in the video gaming market. The deal closed in late 2023 after competition authorities in the UK approved it. The purchase ...
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Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The San Francisco ...