Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision: What's There For Investors
Summary
- Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard in an all-cash deal valued at $68.7 billion.
- If the deal closes, Microsoft will become the world's 3rd largest gaming company in terms of revenue.
- I believe this deal has many synergies and will be highly accretive to Microsoft's gaming division.
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