The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have not given up and insist on blocking the Activision Blizzard acquisition. However, everything indicates that Microsoft is already preparing to close its significant deal in a few days.
According to the details, Activision Blizzard will soon be removed from the Nasdaq-100 index, a financial indicator that investors use when they are interested in the stocks of certain companies. This move suggests that Microsoft could finalize the purchase very soon despite the regulators' obstacles.
Microsoft and Activision could solidify their alliance in a few days
Windows Central and other sources report that Activision Blizzard will exit the Nasdaq-100 index on July 17, in just a few days. For this reason, it is believed that Microsoft could finalize the purchase early next week.
On the other hand, it is thought that this is only a preliminary step to formalize the purchase once the regulators give in. It is important to remember that the FTC appealed the decision of the United States authorities, while the CMA hinted at a new investigation that could delay the agreement.
Despite this, it appears that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are confident that their deal will be closed soon despite the regulators' obstacles. Activision Blizzard's exit from the index will take place just before the stock market opens next Monday, so it is normal for many to expect good news on that day.
However, it is unclear what will happen with the recent movements of the regulators in the United States and the United Kingdom. Currently, Microsoft is preparing to face the FTC's appeal and accelerating its negotiations with the CMA.
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