Microsoft wins big as FTC appeal fails in Activision deal

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:20 pm

In a significant legal win, a US appeals court denied the FTC’s bid to block Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard acquisition. The ruling effectively clears the final hurdle for the tech giant, marking a decisive victory over regulatory challenges and a robust push through mega-tech consolidation.

siliconrepublic.com / FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal

The tech giant acquired the hugely successful video game company back in 2023. Read more: FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal

engadget.com / Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard did not violate antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission had sued to block the merger of these large gaming brands on claims that the new entity would fall afoul of…

theverge.com / FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its appeal of a ruling in its case against Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In 2023, the FTC requested a preliminary injunction to prevent the companies from finalizing the deal while its legal challenge to the acquisition…

gamespot.com / Microsoft Scores Key Victory In Activision Acquisition, With FTC Appeal Denied

Although Microsoft's blockbuster deal to buy Activision Blizzard was approved in October 2023, the United States government's Federal Trade Commission appealed the decision. Now, a US appeals court has affirmed the deal, bringing about an apparent end to the FTC's attempts to block the buyout.As…

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