US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision

Last updated on: 14 July,2023 08:42 am

US court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A US federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft (MSFT.O) to temporarily hold off on closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O), according to a court filing.