BRUSSELS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Microsoft (MSFT.O) is likely to offer remedies to EU antitrust regulators in the coming weeks to stave off formal objections to its $69-billion bid for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O), people familiar with the matter said.
The deadline for the European Commission, which is investigating the deal, to set out a formal list of competition concerns known as a statement of objection is in January. Offering remedies before such a document is issued could shorten the regulatory process.
Microsoft's remedy would consist mainly of a 10-year licensing deal to Playstation owner and critic of the deal Sony (6758.T), another person with direct knowledge said.
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