aQuantive (AQNT) Acquisition by Microsoft (MSFT) Receives Antitrust Clearance

July 12, 2007 9:20 AM EDT

In Today' 8-K Filing From aQuantive (Nasdaq: AQNT): In connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 17, 2007, by and among aQuantive, Inc., Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Arrow Acquisition Company, aQuantive and Microsoft received antitrust clearance with respect to the merger from the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) on July 10, 2007. Accordingly, while the closing of the Merger Agreement remains subject to a number of closing conditions, including approval by aQuantive's shareholders at a special meeting that has been scheduled for August 9, 2007, no further antitrust approvals are required as a condition to the completion of the merger. Subject to satisfaction of the closing conditions and approval by aQuantive's shareholders at the special meeting on August 9, 2007, aQuantive expects the closing to occur by mid-August.

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