Another country has approved the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Final word to the FTC

The merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard has been officially approved by yet another state.

Here's What We Know

The thirty-ninth country to give final approval to the game industry's biggest deal is the Republic of South Africa.

The relevant document has been published on the official website of the South African Competition Tribunal.

However, the main word remains with the decision of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Merger Alert: The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the proposed merger, which is a global transaction, whereby Anchorage Merger Sub Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft) intends to acquire Activision Blizzard, Inc. https://t.co/YcdNFhv5pz

- Competition Tribunal of South Africa (@comptrib) July 3, 2023

Source: The Competition Tribunal