11 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Activision officials to face claims in Microsoft takeover case
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A Delaware judge ruled that former Activision Blizzard officials, including CEO Bobby Kotick, must face a lawsuit alleging they shortchanged shareholders in Microsoft's $75.4 bn acquisition. Judge Kathaleen McCormick denied two claims against Microsoft, allowing shareholders to pursue a "core" claim that Kotick breached fiduciary duties by prioritizing his interests over shareholders' benefits.