Adobe's 'Game-Changing' $20-Billion Figma Acquisition Under Global Regulatory Microscope
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Adobe Inc.'s $20-billion acquisition of design startup Figma Inc. is set to undergo a rigorous review by the European Union’s merger regulators, intensifying the global examination of the deal. Adobe has chosen not to suggest solutions to potential competition issues, leading to an impending comprehensive investigation by the EU’s competition division. The acquisition represents a significant wager on the increasing shift of creative work to the web by small businesses and everyday users, a market that Figma has swiftly captured.

July 24, 2023 | 7:45 pm
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Adobe's acquisition of Figma is under regulatory scrutiny, which could potentially delay or halt the deal. This could impact Adobe's strategy to capture the market of creative work shifting to the web.
The regulatory scrutiny of Adobe's acquisition of Figma could potentially delay or halt the deal. This could impact Adobe's strategy to capture the market of creative work shifting to the web, which Figma has swiftly captured. This could negatively impact Adobe's stock in the short term.
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