Microsoft (MSFT) Acquires Activision Blizzard (ATVI) for $95/sh or $68.7B Cash
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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone, across every device
January 18, 2022 8:29 AM ESTLegendary games, immersive interactive entertainment and publishing expertise accelerate growth in Microsoft's Gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud.Â
REDMOND, Wash. and SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Â With three billion people actively playing games today, and fueled by a new generation steeped in the joys of interactive entertainment, gaming is now the largest and fastest-growing form of entertainment. Today, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content... More

