FTC reportedly considering lawsuit against Microsoft Activision deal

1 year 5 months ago

The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly considering filing an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Politico reports that a potential suit could be underway as soon as next month and may seek to block the record-breaking deal, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Sources reportedly told Politico that the FTC's four commissioners are yet to vote on a complaint or meet with lawyers, but the bulk of the investigation has been completed.

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Danielle Partis