The Swedish state Pension Fund AP7 is unhappy with the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. He recently went to court, claiming that the companies acted illegally when concluding an agreement for $68.7 billion.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies conspired and decided to benefit from the harassment scandal at Activision Blizzard. Allegedly, Microsoft offered Bobby Kotick to “save his skin” — she gave him a chance to avoid responsibility and retain the position of CEO at least until the deal closes. In return, Microsoft itself got the opportunity to buy a publisher at a lower price.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard in comments to the media refuted the words of AP7 and indicated that the purchase was legally agreed.