In January of this year, Microsoft announced the intention to take over Activision Blizzard for a sum of around $ 69 billion.
Since then, an intensive and lengthy examination by the various authorities in the USA and also the EU and Great Britain has been running.
Microsoft President Brad Smith spoke about the process with the Belgian business magazine L’Echo. As a result, there were inquiries from the EU and Great Britain competition authorities and the necessary information is provided.
Smith also said that in view of such a big takeover, it would be going quickly. You are at the beginning of the middle, but there are still many questions to answer.
"It is quick, at least fast enough to take over this size. We received inquiries on this topic here in Brussels, but also in London and Washington. We answer questions, provide briefings and provide the requested information. ”
"One of our lawyers got to the point when he said 'We are coming to the end of the beginning and now to the beginning of the middle'."
"" It is a lengthy process and we are still in the phase in which we have to answer questions. For us it is of course the better the faster it is, but we will respect the process. ”
Microsoft assumes that he can complete the takeover by mid -2023.
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