Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard's CEO: 'We Did Not Have A Systemic Issue With Harassment — Ever'
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick denies systemic harassment issues within the company, ahead of the two-year anniversary of the lawsuit accusing the publisher of sexual harassment and discrimination. This comes as the company prepares for the launch of Diablo IV and a potential $69 billion acquisition deal with Microsoft.
June 01, 2023 | 10:53 pm
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Activision Blizzard CEO denies systemic harassment issues, which could help improve the company's image. The upcoming launch of Diablo IV and potential acquisition by Microsoft may boost the stock.
Bobby Kotick's denial of systemic harassment issues may help improve Activision Blizzard's image, which could positively impact investor sentiment. The upcoming launch of Diablo IV and the potential acquisition by Microsoft are significant events that may drive the stock price up in the short term.
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Microsoft's potential $69 billion acquisition deal with Activision Blizzard may impact the stock, as it could strengthen Microsoft's gaming portfolio.
The potential acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft for $69 billion could strengthen Microsoft's gaming portfolio, which may positively impact the stock price in the short term. However, the deal is still subject to regulatory approval and other factors.
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