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One Step Closer to a $69B Deal

One Step Closer to a $69B Deal

The FTC failed to prove the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal would substantially lessen competition, which means blockbuster acquisition might come together before next week’s deadline. (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Why the...

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July 12, 202325m 48s

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Show Notes

The FTC failed to prove the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal would substantially lessen competition, which means blockbuster acquisition might come together before next week’s deadline. 

(00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Why the FTC’s attempt to block the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal failed. - The “concessions” Microsoft is making to make the deal happen.  - How we’re seeing a similar response to regulatory interest in Broadcom’s planned acquisition.

(14:09)  Is it the end of an era for superheros? Mary Long caught up with Catie Peiper to discuss trends in entertainment and Mattel's big bet on Barbie.

Companies discussed: MSFT, ATVI, VMW, AVGO, DIS, MAT, HAS

Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Catie Peiper Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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