the CMA has just issued an extension to the final order date of its Microsoft Activision Blizzard investigation. Final order was due by July 18th, but that has now been revised to August 29th due to "special reasons." The CMA aims to resolve asap "and in advance of this date." pic.twitter.com/EeW8X8mUnd
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) July 14, 2023
The CMA considers that there is insufficient time remaining in the statutory period for full and proper consideration of Microsoft's submission on the proposed Order. As such, the Inquiry Group considers that there are special reasons to extend by six weeks under section 41A(2) of the Act the period for the discharge of its duty under section 41(2) of the Act.
The revised period will therefore end on 29 August 2023. However, the Inquiry Group aims to discharge its duty as soon as possible and in advance of this date.