Microsoft's $69 billion Activision takeover faces competition probe in the UK

UK antitrust watchdog probes Microsoft's planned $69-bn Activision buy

The CMA has long advoc­ated for a more forceful ap­proach to reviewing deals, particularly by the biggest tech firms

UK investigates Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the $68.7 billion deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

Antitrust officials launch inquiry into Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of Activision

The U.K’s Competition and Markets Authority announced the inquiry Wednesday, citing concerns the resulting company could result in higher prices or reduced quality. Read More

Microsoft-Activision deal subject of UK competition probe

Microsoft’s acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard entered the UK’s regulatory spotlight on Wednesday (6 July) after the antitrust watchdog initiated a competition inquiry into the deal.

UK watchdog probes Microsoft's Activision deal

Britain's competition watchdog said today it had started an investigation into Microsoft's $68.7 billion deal to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft's $68B deal to buy Activision faces probe in UK

UK's anti-trust watchdog to consider whether deal could harm competition - Anadolu Agency