Face saving statement from the CMA - they overreached and backed down after the US court ruling. Probably pressure from Rishi as well, to present the UK as open to business - especially tech....
Face saving statement from the CMA - they overreached and backed down after the US court ruling. Probably pressure from Rishi as well, to present the UK as open to business - especially tech.
Microsoft will give them a small divestiture, then the CMA will spin it as a massive victory even as they wave the deal through.
I’ve always wondered how this works. You have two business based in the US that merge, and that merger is approved by the US Government. I know they have UK/EU subsidiaries, but curious as to how...
I’ve always wondered how this works. You have two business based in the US that merge, and that merger is approved by the US Government.
I know they have UK/EU subsidiaries, but curious as to how it would would pan out if a massive market like the UK blocked it.
Face saving statement from the CMA - they overreached and backed down after the US court ruling. Probably pressure from Rishi as well, to present the UK as open to business - especially tech.
Microsoft will give them a small divestiture, then the CMA will spin it as a massive victory even as they wave the deal through.
I’ve always wondered how this works. You have two business based in the US that merge, and that merger is approved by the US Government.
I know they have UK/EU subsidiaries, but curious as to how it would would pan out if a massive market like the UK blocked it.