South Africa: Competition Commission investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Progress
Current status
concluded
11 Apr 2023 concluded
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced Competition Commission approval of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
On 11 April 2023, the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) concluded its investigation into Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The CCSA approved the acquisition without requiring commitments from the parties. In partic…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority