According to a corporate representative, Microsoft (MSFT.O) appealed Britain’s judgment to stop its $69 billion acquisition of “Call of Duty” developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O).
The agreement was rejected in April by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the antitrust watchdog in Britain, because it may harm competition in the young cloud gaming market.
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As expected, Microsoft appeals the UK’s block of their bid for Activision Blizzard
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On Wednesday, the deadline for filing, Microsoft submitted its anticipated appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which hears appeals against CMA decisions.
A CAT representative declined to comment. Microsoft’s director of communications, Robin Koch, stated, “We can confirm we have filed our appeal.
Both companies were incensed by the CMA’s shocking decision to prohibit the largest-ever gaming merger; Microsoft said it had damaged confidence in Britain as a location for tech industries.
The EU’s competition authorities allowed the merger earlier this month after they agreed to Microsoft’s proposed remedies, which were mainly similar to those it put forth in the UK.
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Microsoft has also appealed the decision by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to halt the transaction because it will stifle competition.
The CAT assesses the CMA decision’s merits. Microsoft is not permitted to present any new remedies in the appeal.