Microsoft Promises Openness As It Seeks Approval for Activision Deal

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    The Spin

    Narrative A

    The merger faces strong headwinds now that Lena Khan, Biden's Federal Trade Commission Chair, is cracking down on vertical mergers designed to give large companies undue power by integrating levels of the supply chain. Microsoft will have to prove that isn't the case here.

    Narrative B

    Microsoft is taking appropriate and proactive steps to avoid any suggestion that it's trying to amass monopoly power. The acquisition will benefit consumers by eventually allowing them to play games on any device and offering more choice.


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