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It's not that high a bar when Xbox basically only has 2 markets, North America and UK. It doesn't exist in ROTW.CMA/UK is Xbox 2nd largest market. They can't waive that.
It's not that high a bar when Xbox basically only has 2 markets, North America and UK. It doesn't exist in ROTW.CMA/UK is Xbox 2nd largest market. They can't waive that.
6th largest GDP in the world as well.
That doesn't matter because Microsoft can threaten the UK with removal of it's services or apply pressure because they're Microsoft!
Am i doing it right?
Twitter Verified!That doesn't matter because Microsoft can threaten the UK with removal of it's services or apply pressure because they're Microsoft!
Am i doing it right?
Florian has been right more than most analysts.
Put down the crack pipe, son.
Florian has been right more than most analysts.
Apparantly that's not the case. CMA isn't required if MS waives the requirement:
No idea why though lol(d) No Prohibitive Laws or Injunctions. No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other judgment or order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal or regulatory restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Merger will be in effect, nor will any action have been taken by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction, and no statute, rule, regulation or order will have been enacted, entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the Merger, that in each case (i) prohibits, makes illegal, or enjoins (or seeks to prohibit, make illegal or enjoin) the consummation of the Merger or (ii) imposes or seeks to impose a Burdensome Condition.
Depends if the other regulators view the CMA as rational or not. MS is already planning to bypass the FTC and that's not hurting their reputation.
He literally underlines the portion of the contract that shows exactly what he says. Florian has been right more than most analysts.
Wait a second. A lot in this thread claim that the CMA was required because of the merger agreement and MS would need a whole new contract, with shareholder approval, to go this route. Florian just showed that there is an 'out' in the contract for just such situations. No new agreement or shareholder approval needed. Florian says "applicable law" refers to Delaware where the agreement was signed. Now are there other business considerations such as possible fines and political capital? Of course but that has nothing to do with them being able to waive that piece of the agreement. It was only put in to benefit MS anyway.Nah, he is wrong as usual. Microsoft cannot waive the rulings of regulatory bodies. That's the reason "where permitted by applicable law" is in there.
Good luck waiving off all this...
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That nitwit isn't even showing a capture of the actual merger agreement. The verbiage is similar, but definitely not the same document at all. His doesn't reference Microsoft or Activision Blizzard at all.
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He is an idiot.
Wait a second. A lot in this thread claim that the CMA was required because of the merger agreement and MS would need a whole new contract, with shareholder approval, to go this route. Florian just showed that there is an 'out' in the contract for just such situations. No new agreement or shareholder approval needed. Florian says "applicable law" refers to Delaware where the agreement was signed.
they’re like a hydra though, you cut off one head and several more pop upAnother alt bites the dust![]()
As if you need to ask. Checking this thread is up there with my morning coffee and dump.We should keep this thread going after the deal is done either way. Just a constant nostalgia trip. Every week someone necroes the thread, "Remember when SenjutsuSage..."
If true then I would guess they can be waived because they are there to protect the buyer. Why would activision shareholders care if the merger was blocked in a region as long as they get their money?That should be your first clue that he is making this shit up. The state of Delaware doesn't dictate applicable law in the UK or anywhere else. Applicable law means where the law will be applied. If the law is being applied at the state level, then yes, Delaware. In this case, the law is being applied in many jurisdictions and they are all applicable.
What would even be the point of having a section in this agreement called "Conditions to the Closing of the Merger" if the parties involved can just say "fuck it, waiving all these conditions"? The entire notion here is absurd.
And again.......we are talking about a guy citing the wrong document.
If true then I would guess they can be waived because they are there to protect the buyer. Why would activision shareholders care if the merger was blocked in a region as long as they get their money?
FixedOnce Microsoft fails to acquire Activision Blizzard within a few months, Im going to be upset.
If they fail with this merger, their will be even more people upset. MS will make you wish they got the ok for ABK! I'd say you can kiss Capcom goodbye.Fixed
They already said they weren't done with acquisitions including ABK so nobody should be surprised when the next one(s) is(are) announced.If they fail with this merger, their will be even more people upset. MS will make you wish they got the ok for ABK! I'd say you can kiss Capcom goodbye.
It's been a while since someone posted a revenge jerk off fantasy.If they fail with this merger, their will be even more people upset. MS will make you wish they got the ok for ABK! I'd say you can kiss Capcom goodbye.
Japanese publishers are a lot harder for MS to acquire than ABK.If they fail with this merger, their will be even more people upset. MS will make you wish they got the ok for ABK! I'd say you can kiss Capcom goodbye.
We are back to these fantasies?If they fail with this merger, their will be even more people upset. MS will make you wish they got the ok for ABK! I'd say you can kiss Capcom goodbye.
Not revenge really, it's just business. Sony has shown us that with the square deals in the other thread. Think what would be your next purchase? The next hottest 3rd party that could hurt Sony the most Capcom, It's not revenge just business. Also, remember when some of you said Bethesda could never be bought? I thought so.It's been a while since someone posted a revenge jerk off fantasy.
Lol, it would be EA, by a big ass margin. Capcom is minuscule.Not revenge really, it's just business. Sony has shown us that with the square deals in the other thread. Think what would be your next purchase? The next hottest 3rd party that could hurt Sony the most Capcom, It's not revenge just business.
Not revenge really, it's just business. Sony has shown us that with the square deals in the other thread. Think what would be your next purchase? The next hottest 3rd party that could hurt Sony the most Capcom, It's not revenge just business.
If they fail with this merger, their will be even more people upset. MS will make you wish they got the ok for ABK! I'd say you can kiss Capcom goodbye.
And MS is looking to purchase one, or did you forget that?Japanese publishers are a lot harder for MS to acquire than ABK.
You can say what you like, it's just business. Also, it fixes MS Horror and Fighter categories. No, sounds pretty logical really.Eh….this sounds a lot like a revenge fantasy my man….
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You know the Japanese government doesn’t allow it right?And MS is looking to purchase one, or did you forget that?
To be fair until MS and ABK announce this deal is dead we can't let this thread go. What will NeoGaf do after this one disappears? Kudos to the OP he made a legendary thread for sure!
Gee they say the same about Sega but, no thinks Sega will continue on its own. Sony's buying Sega. MS is buying Sega. Heck even Nintendo was buying Sega at one point. Get outta here with the "they can't buy because its a Japanese company". MS has already announced they intend to increase their Japanese presence so, how do think they end up doing that?You know the Japanese government doesn’t allow it right?
MS says a lot of unrealistic things that don’t ever come to fruition.Gee they say the same about Sega but, no thinks Sega will continue on its own. Sony's buying Sega. MS is buying Sega. Heck even Nintendo was buying Sega at one point. Get outta here with the "they can't buy because its a Japanese company". MS has already announced they intend to increase their Japanese presence so, how do think they end up doing that?
To be fair until MS and ABK announce this deal is dead we can't let this thread go. What will NeoGaf do after this one disappears? Kudos to the OP he made a legendary thread for sure!
Must be Wednesday.Gee they say the same about Sega but, no thinks Sega will continue on its own. Sony's buying Sega. MS is buying Sega. Heck even Nintendo was buying Sega at one point. Get outta here with the "they can't buy because its a Japanese company". MS has already announced they intend to increase their Japanese presence so, how do think they end up doing that?
Hurt Sony? I’ve been told over and over these are about giving gamers more options and having “muh CoD”on game pass.Not revenge really, it's just business. Sony has shown us that with the square deals in the other thread. Think what would be your next purchase? The next hottest 3rd party that could hurt Sony the most Capcom, It's not revenge just business. Also, remember when some of you said Bethesda could never be bought? I thought so.
Oh I'm counting on squeezing out a couple of years in this thread on appeals at least!
Not revenge really, it's just business. Sony has shown us that with the square deals in the other thread. Think what would be your next purchase? The next hottest 3rd party that could hurt Sony the most Capcom, It's not revenge just business. Also, remember when some of you said Bethesda could never be bought? I thought so.
Maybe I was born with a NeoGaf account.How old are you Wulfer? You joined the forum in 2004. That must put you around late 30s/early 40s by estimates.