United Kingdom: Launched CMA investigation into Microsoft/Activision merger
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Launched CMA investigation into Microsoft/Activision merger
On 6 July 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an investigation into the merger between Microsoft Corporation and Activision Blizzard, Inc. The investigation will inquire whether the merger complies with the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, whether it will result in higher prices, limited choice for gamers or reduced competition in any British market for goods or services.
Original sourceScope
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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2022-07-06
under deliberation
2022-07-06
in consultation
2022-07-20
processing consultation
2022-09-01
under investigation
2022-09-15
under deliberation
2022-10-14
in consultation
2022-10-28
processing consultation
2023-02-08
in consultation
2023-02-08
in consultation
2023-02-22
processing consultation
2023-03-01
processing consultation
2023-03-24
under investigation
2023-04-26
in force
2023-05-18
in consultation
2023-05-26
under appeal
2023-06-19
processing consultation
2023-07-14
under investigation
2023-07-21
in force
2023-07-31
in consultation
2023-08-04
processing consultation
2023-08-22
in consultation
2023-09-01
processing consultation
2023-09-22
in consultation
2023-10-06
processing consultation