Microsoft May Stop Selling Activision Games in the UK
According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Microsoft is reportedly evaluating all available alternatives to secure permission to acquire Activision Blizzard as the business prepares for its appeal hearing in July against the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Possible Removal of Activision from Markets
Microsoft is considering all options, including removing Activision from markets, to secure permission to acquire Activision Blizzard as the business prepares for its appeal hearing in July against the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Meeting with the Chancellor of the United Kingdom
The president of Microsoft, Brad Smith, is scheduled to meet with the Chancellor of the United Kingdom, Jeremy Hunt, the following week to discuss the CMA’s decision to block the acquisition.
Potential Defense Options
Smith and the legal team from Microsoft will discuss all potential defense options, including the “extreme” option of withdrawing Activision Blizzard titles from the market in the UK.
Investigating the EU’s Reasons for Approval
Microsoft is likely to investigate the reasons the European Union gave for approving the acquisition as part of the counterargument it will present in its appeal.
Commitment to Finding Solutions
A Microsoft spokesperson says the company is “committed to finding creative and constructive ways to address remaining regulatory concerns.”
