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Adobe and Figma deal will ‘harm’ digital design sector, UK report suggests
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority began a detailed investigation into the planned $20b Abode and Figma merger earlier this year. It found that the deal would harm the digital design sector and eliminate competition.
Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, ending a 21-month battle with regulators
The biggest acquisition in gaming history and one of the largest in the tech industry is finally complete. A year and a half after the deal was announced, Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard finally gets UK approval
After a protracted back and forth, the UK's antitrust regulator has given Microsoft the green light to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Microsoft's Activision merger set to get its final UK approval
Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard looked close to being dead not long ago, but it just took a big step toward clearing its last major obstacle.
FTC puts internal trial over Microsoft-Activision deal on hold
The Federal Trade Commission has formally put its administrative trial over Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard on hold. That opens the door for the companies to amicably resolve the FTC's concerns about the merger as they attempt to get the $68.7 billion deal over the line.
Microsoft and Activision extend the deadline for their $68.7 billion merger to October 18th
Microsoft wasn't able to complete its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by a July 18th deadline. There are still some regulatory issues to clear up. However, the companies have agreed to extend their merger agreement to get the deal done.
Microsoft and a UK regulator have been granted more time to resolve Activision merger issues
Microsoft has been granted more time to resolve a UK regulator's concerns over its proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A tribunal has paused Microsoft's appeal against the CMA's decision to block the deal.
Appeals court rejects the FTC’s last-ditch attempt to stop Microsoft from buying Activision
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard can close their merger as early as Saturday.
FTC appeals ruling that would have let Microsoft’s Activision takeover move forward
The Federal Trade Commission isn't giving up on its attempt to halt Microsoft's pending $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. The agency has appealed Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley's denial of its request for a preliminary injunction to temporarily stop the deal from going through.
Microsoft's Activision acquisition moves ahead as judge rejects FTC injunction request
A judge has rejected the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The companies may try to close the merger in the coming days, despite opposition from UK and US regulators.
UK competition watchdog says Microsoft’s Activision merger ‘could harm’ gamers
UK's competition authority has found that Microsoft's proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard could "harm UK gamers."
FTC sues to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger
The lawsuit is a major roadblock for Microsoft's panned takeover of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigation
A UK regulator is conducting an 'in-depth' investigation of Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard, potentially stalling the merger.
Activision Blizzard shareholders approve Microsoft's $68.7 billion takeover bid
The blockbuster deal is one step closer to being sealed, but it's still not a sure thing.
WarnerMedia finalizes $43 billion merger with Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery will eventually combine HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single streaming service.
Amazon completes its $8.45 billion takeover of MGM
The James Bond movies, 'RoboCop' and 'The Wizard of Oz' now belong to Amazon.
Virgin Orbit is going public to fund its space satellite program
An SPAC merger is expected to generate $483 million in cash.
OnePlus is merging with Oppo
OnePlus will 'continue to operate independently' and roll out 'faster and more stable' software updates.
WarnerMedia and Discovery’s post-merger name is… Warner Bros. Discovery
While those involved don't expect the deal to close until partway through next year, the proposed entity already has a name.
AT&T's WarnerMedia is merging with Discovery
AT&T has announced that it's spinning off its WarnerMedia division and merging it with Discovery in a $43 billion deal.
