It is time to analyze all the documentation and claims and make a decision by the CMA (UK Competition and Markets Authority). So far they have collected all statements from Sony to Microsoft and vice versa and other actors related to this complex purchase.
Through social networks, it was the CMA itself who announced that the time for collecting information was already over and that it was now time to analyze it completely in order, (one imagines) to make a final decision. . So far, Microsoft has remained calm, confident that the transaction will take place and has even been grateful that all these steps are taken to comply with a purchase of this magnitude.
CMA to rule on Microsoft takeover of Activision
At the moment the date on which they will publish their resolution has not been announced, but they have confirmed with this message that the period of collecting information and declarations is over, it is time to carefully review everything and do A declaration.
Update of our survey on the @Microsoft and @ATVI_AB (Activision Blizzard) merge.
The deadline for responses to the Statement of Issues has now passed.
We will now consider the views and evidence submitted as we continue our investigation. pic.twitter.com/BEUMSGO3eR
— Competition and Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) October 31, 2022
