Microsoft: takeover

Allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment in the workplace and a bad climate have determined the headlines on Activision Blizzard in recent months.

Bobby Kotick as CEO is said to know by some things, but not enough slightly something did. He is also accused of misconduct.

On January 18, Microsoft then proclaimed the transfer of Activision for around $ 70 billion.

But how and when did Microsoft and Activision Blizzard in conversation?

A document of the American Stock Exchange Supervisory Board SEC (United States Securities and Exchange Commission) brings a little light into the dark.

Accordingly, Xbox Chef Phil Spencer and Bobby Kotick led only three days after the first report talks about strategic possibilities, ie: a takeover.

The document of the SEC states according to a report by CNBC:

"On 19 November 2021, in the course of a conversation about another topic between Mr Spencer and Mr. Kotick, Mr Spencer to speak that Microsoft is interested in discussing strategic possibilities between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft and asked if it is possible Would be to talk a conversation with Mr. Nadella the next day. Mr. Kotick agreed to participate in such a conversation. "

At said day, Phil Spencer has expertedly told publicly to examine all aspects of cooperation with Activision in the face of the report.