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Call of Fiduciary Duty: Microsoft Acquires Activision

By: Joseph Pacelli, Jonas Heese and James Barnett
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:18
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Abstract

In January 2022, Microsoft announces its acquisition of the video game company Activision Blizzard, in a deal valued at $68.7 billion, which would make Microsoft the world’s third largest video game company. The deal came as Activision Blizzard faced gender pay disparity and sexual harassment allegations.

Keywords

Accounting; Goodwill Accounting; Analysis; Decision Making; Talent and Talent Management; Games, Gaming, and Gambling; Ethics; Leadership; Risk and Uncertainty; Mergers and Acquisitions; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Video Game Industry; North America; California

Citation

Pacelli, Joseph, Jonas Heese, and James Barnett. "Call of Fiduciary Duty: Microsoft Acquires Activision." Harvard Business School Case 123-011, July 2022.
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Joseph Pacelli

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Jonas Heese

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