What could happen if Microsoft's purchase of Activision goes through?

Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at $68.7 billion, inclusive of Activision Blizzard’s net cash. When the transaction closes, Microsoft will become the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony.

What is the value of the Microsoft Activision deal?

Microsoft is currently working to acquire Activision Blizzard in a deal worth almost $69 billion. The deal has to be approved by numerous regulatory authorities across different countries. The Brazil Administrative Council for Economic Defense, or CADE, has approved the acquisition with no restrictions.

Why is Microsoft being investigated for their Activision Blizzard acquisition?

The Brazilian government doubted Call of Duty was essential to PlayStation's survival and said its job wasn't to protect individual competitors. Despite much of the attention surrounding the acquisition centering on Call of Duty, Microsoft has admitted it mainly wants Activision Blizzard for PC and mobile gaming.

What are the FTC's concerns with the Microsoft Activision deal?

A new report says the FTC has "significant concerns" over the $70 billion deal. Microsoft seems to be facing more significant headwinds in its bid to acquire Activision Blizzard. Although CEO Satya Nadella remains "very confident" that the deal will pass all national regulatory requirements, a new report is calling that confidence into doubt.