As reported by Geekwire:
(I’m explicitly pointing to Geekwire’s article because they hyperlink to various sources of their reporting to expand folks understanding of the acquisition.)
Microsoft completed its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Friday morning, nearly 21 months after the deal was announced, finalizing its biggest acquisition ever and the largest in the history of video games.
The deal adds blockbuster franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush Saga to Microsoft’s portfolio. Activision Blizzard, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., employed 13,000 people as of the end of 2022.
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Read the complete article here:
- Microsoft completes landmark Activision Blizzard acquisition after 21-month regulatory saga – GeekWire
https://www.geekwire.com/2023/uk-regulators-approve-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard/
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