https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/12/08/ftc-sues-microsoft-over-activision/
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of the video game publisher Activision Blizzard, charging that the massive deal would allow the Washington tech giant to suppress its competitors in gaming.
The lawsuit represents the FTC’s most significant effort to rein in consolidation in the tech industry since prominent tech critic Lina Khan (D) became the commission’s chair and was expected to usher in a new era of antitrust enforcement characterized by a willingness to bring cases in court rather than pursue settlements with companies.
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This represents the most obvious real-life answer to the people asking if the MS/Activision deal was free money (and how it isn't). It looks like Lina Khan might be looking to make a name for herself in pursuing antitrust action by going after more M&A.
Disclosure: long-time MSFT shareholder
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