According to recent reports, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is expected to remain in his current position should Microsoft’s proposed acquisition fail.
It is expected that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft completed this year. It is unclear whether major concessions will have to be made. For example, the UK regulator recently recommended the Call of Duty series to take out of business.
However, should the acquisition fail, the employees of Activision Blizzard and players would have to come to terms with a personality that is not undisputed. According to a recent report, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will remain in his position if the publisher remains independent.
At least that’s what the publication wants Fox Business experienced and refers to “sources that are close to the situation”. Kotick will “definitely stay with the gaming giant and run the company” if the deal falls through.
Kotick had come under fire, according to a Wall Street Journal report in November 2021. It was alleged at the time that he was aware of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct at Activision Blizzard and encouraged a toxic workplace culture at the company.
In the event of a takeover, Kotick would probably leave
In April of last year, it was reported that Kotick had made no statement as to what he would do if Microsoft actually acquired publisher Activision Blizzard. However, in January 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported that sources believed to be familiar with Kotick’s plans expect the CEO to step down.
If Kotick is fired after Microsoft’s takeover, the manager could receive hundreds of millions of dollars in severance pay, it is believed.
Kotick recently accused Sony of missing Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard wanting to sabotage. The PlayStation manufacturer no longer responded to attempts by Activision or Microsoft to contact them. Shortly before, the British CMA had stressed in the preliminary decision on the proposed takeover that the takeover could lead to a lack of competition.
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Microsoft expects Nintendo and Sony to remain the “biggest players in traditional gaming” if the deal goes through. At the same time, the “Call of Duty” series should initially remain on the PlayStation platforms.
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