Activision's financial report on the first quarter of 2022 included a paragraph for the planned acquisition by Microsoft, in addition to news about CAL OF DUTY. Accordingly, both the board members of Activision Blizzard and the Microsoft approved the transaction. It is assumed that the acquisition was connected in the financial year from Microsoft to 30 June 2023. The intention of taking over Activision Blizzard was announced on 18 January 2022. Microsoft 95, - US dollars per share pays in a pure cash business.