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Coverage dated August 21, 2023

Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard takeover deal to British regulator after initial block

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

Microsoft on Tuesday submitted a new deal to U.K. regulators for the takeover of Activision Blizzard after the rejection of its initial proposal. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for more.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard takeover deal to British regulator after initial block (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Microsoft on Tuesday submitted a new deal to U.K. regulators for the takeover of Activision Blizzard after the rejection of its initial proposal. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for more.

  2. The Guardian

    Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to UK regulator (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    CMA opens new investigation into acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft

  3. FOX Business

    Microsoft revises Activision deal to get UK approval (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Microsoft said Monday it is restructuring its purchase plan for "Call of Duty" game maker Activision Blizzard to satisfy regulators with the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.

  4. Variety

    Microsoft Activision New Deal Triggers Fresh Investigation by U.K. Regulator (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will open a fresh investigation after Microsoft and Activision Blizzard agreed on a new, restructured deal. In April, the CMA had blocked Microsoft&…

  5. Digital Journal

    Microsoft submits new Activision deal to UK regulator (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Microsoft has submitted a new proposal to Britain's competition regulator for the acquisition of video gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

  6. New York Times

    Microsoft Offers British Regulators Changes to Activision Deal (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    An acquisition that once faced long odds now appears to be on a path toward approval.

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