ATVI Divestiture, Deal Rejection On Table: CMA CEO

The transcript discusses the CMA's decision to prohibit a Microsoft deal due to competition concerns in cloud gaming. Microsoft is considering restructuring the deal to address these concerns. The CMA emphasizes the importance of keeping the market open and competitive, and is open to new proposals from Microsoft. Criticisms of the CMA's decision are addressed, and the process for considering material changes and new proposals is explained. The CMA's commitment to ensuring no competition concerns arise from the transaction is highlighted, along with comparisons to other tech deals.

What is the primary concern of the CMA regarding Microsoft's deal?

• Data privacy issues

• Cloud gaming competition

• Environmental impact

• Employee layoffs

What is the CMA's role in the restructuring of Microsoft's deal?

• To negotiate with other companies

• To design the restructuring plan

• To approve any proposal that meets their concerns

• To provide financial support for the deal

Why does the CMA emphasize keeping the cloud gaming market open?

• To foster innovation and competition

• To reduce gaming prices

• To ensure a monopoly

• To increase government revenue

What is the CMA's response to claims of external pressure influencing their decision?

• They are seeking advice from other countries

• They are reconsidering their decision

• They deny any external influence

• They admit to being influenced

What must Microsoft do to address the CMA's concerns?

• Partner with another tech company

• Withdraw from the cloud gaming market

• Propose a restructuring of the deal

• Submit a new licensing deal

How does the CMA's approach to Microsoft compare to other tech deals?

• It is more lenient

• It is more stringent

• It is consistent

• It is unpredictable

What is the CMA's main obligation in reviewing tech deals?

• To ensure no competition concerns

• To promote international mergers

• To reduce taxes on tech companies

• To maximize profits for companies