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Australia: Consultation closed on ACCC Merger Review of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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Consultation closed on ACCC Merger Review of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard

On 11 July 2022, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has closed its consultation on its informal review of the proposed acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. The review focuses on the proposed impact of the acquisition, including potential for price increase, service decrease, and market domination.

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2022-06-20
in consultation

On 20 June 2022, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opened an informal rev…

2022-07-11
processing consultation

On 11 July 2022, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has closed its consultatio…

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