Ryuu96 on 22 September 2023
It's just crazy how they went from this deal being assured to FTC blocking it, CMA blocking it, the market basically believing the deal is dead but Microsoft not giving up (as many others would at this stage). Then baiting the FTC into finally suing them and taking them to court (which was a masterclass in tactics, leaking they could close over the UK even though they never would) then pummelling the FTC in court (shoutout to Beth Wilkinson) which then causes the CMA to instantly be like "oh we're talking with Microsoft!" practically the next day, then re-opening a 2nd investigation after blocking a deal (something never done before by the CMA?) to now the CMA being basically a done thing aside from formalities.
Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 22 September 2023
