Why Is Activision Blizzard Stock Trading Higher Friday?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Microsoft has revised its acquisition strategy for Activision Blizzard after facing regulatory hurdles in the U.K. The initial $69 billion bid was met with resistance due to concerns over potential dominance in the cloud gaming sector. The updated proposal includes Microsoft relinquishing cloud rights for current and upcoming Activision games for 15 years to UbiSoft Entertainment. Microsoft has also committed to releasing game versions compatible with other operating systems. The decision on the revised proposal is expected by October 18.
September 22, 2023 | 2:13 pm
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Activision Blizzard's stock is trading higher due to Microsoft's revised acquisition strategy, which could potentially increase the chances of the acquisition being approved.
Microsoft's revised acquisition strategy could potentially increase the chances of the acquisition being approved, which could positively impact Activision Blizzard's stock.
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Microsoft's revised acquisition strategy for Activision Blizzard could potentially ease regulatory concerns, which may positively impact its stock.
Microsoft's decision to revise its acquisition strategy and relinquish cloud rights to UbiSoft could potentially ease regulatory concerns and increase the chances of the acquisition being approved, which could positively impact its stock.
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UbiSoft could potentially benefit from Microsoft's revised acquisition strategy, which includes relinquishing cloud rights for current and upcoming Activision games.
Microsoft's decision to relinquish cloud rights for current and upcoming Activision games to UbiSoft could potentially benefit the company.
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