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Regulators have in the past been too lenient, now they are trying to act early to protect nascent markets
Competition watchdog was last big hurdle facing tech group’s attempt to buy ‘Call of Duty’ developer
Cloud gaming rights to be sold to France-based Ubisoft under proposal
CMA invites responses to tech giant’s new arguments in rare move that could pave way for $75bn takeover to close
Both companies confident deal will go ahead as they gain time to address regulatory concerns
‘Call of Duty’ pact signals truce in prolonged battle and ends Japanese group’s biggest objection
New timetable from Competition and Markets Authority means $75bn transaction could be closed within weeks
The CMA’s initial opposition to Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger is surely not in Britain’s interests
Plus, the insurer that’s still bullish on debt-laden UK utilities and Japanese companies scout M&A deals in the US
Restructured transaction could trigger a fresh antitrust probe, warns Competition and Markets Authority
Competition watchdog has sought to prevent Big Tech from expanding its market power
It is no surprise shares in the maker of PlayStation are down
Plus, Sam Altman mixes Spacs with science and the scandalous sandwich shop with unexpected ties to the Trafigura scandal
US and UK regulators could demand more concessions but investors are betting on an industry-shaping victory
UK competition watchdog also agrees to reopen talks on $75bn video games merger
Judge could decide as early as next week whether to grant a US regulator’s request to put the gaming acquisition on ice
Claim comes in FTC court hearing over whether to put the brakes on huge gaming purchase
Users won’t pay $15 per month or watch ads to play the same old thing
Federal Trade Commission had asked the court to stop $75bn acquisition from closing while it pursues a challenge
A win by software titan would chasten a Biden regime that has battled industry consolidation
Competition regulator’s latest move poses yet more trouble for the tech merger
The UK and US are emerging as the toughest enforcers of limits on technology takeovers
Top executives at CMA argue that scrutiny of deals does not create ‘hostile’ environment for tech groups
Competition officials in Brussels take different view from UK regulator on cloud gaming market
Microsoft and Activision’s fury over blocking of merger by regulator has rightly provoked little angst
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