ATVI Divestiture, Deal Rejection On Table: CMA CEO

The transcript discusses the CMA's decision to prohibit a Microsoft deal due to competition concerns in cloud gaming. Microsoft is considering restructuring the deal to address these concerns. The CMA emphasizes the importance of keeping the market open and competitive, and is open to new proposals from Microsoft. Criticisms of the CMA's decision are addressed, and the process for considering material changes and new proposals is explained. The CMA's commitment to ensuring no competition concerns arise from the transaction is highlighted, along with comparisons to other tech deals.

What criticisms have been made regarding the CMA's decision on Microsoft's deal?

What process will Microsoft need to go through if they submit a new proposal?

How does the CMA's approach to Microsoft's deal compare to its approach to other tech deals?