M&A Deal Summary

Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard

On January 18, 2022, Microsoft acquired digital media company Activision Blizzard for 68.7B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsoft’s 9th transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Microsoft’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Microsoft’s 151st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsoft’s 56th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-01-18
Target Activision Blizzard
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 68.7B USD
Advisor(s) Allen & Company (Financial)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Legal)

Target

Activision Blizzard

Santa Monica, California, United States
Activision Blizzard's corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
Activision Blizzard's corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
Activision Blizzard is a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and video game products. The Company was originally established in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

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Buyer

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States
Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees221,000
Revenue 211.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

Microsoft is a global technology company that offers a broad spectrum of software products, services, and devices designed to help individuals and organizations across various sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes the Windows operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite for productivity, and the Azure cloud computing platform, providing solutions for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Microsoft also delves into enterprise applications with Dynamics 365, connects professionals via LinkedIn, and engages gamers through its Xbox brand and related services. Additionally, it offers internet services such as Bing for web search, Outlook.com for email, and Skype for communication. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 209 of 213
Sector (Digital Media) 9 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 195 of 199
State (California) 56 of 57
Country (United States) 151 of 153
Year (2022) 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 33
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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New York, New York, United States

Xandr provides a data-enabled technology platform with tools that help power a diverse ecosystem connecting marketers and media owners through first-party, data-led advertising solutions across its network. Xandr is based in New York, New York.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-31 Bungie

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Bungie is an independent videogame developer and long-time partner of SIE that has created video game franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Bungie was founded in 1991 and is based in Kirkland, Washington.

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