Activision Vivendi Merger to Proceed

A Delaware judge denied the preliminary injunction to halt the merger between Activision and Vivendi S.A. that was requested by the Wayne County Employees' Retirement System. The announcement of the $18.9 billion transaction was made last December. Following an approbatory vote of the two companies’ shareholders, the merger will be ready to proceed. The new business will be called Activision Blizzard.

Coverage here (Gamespot)

Submitted by Amanda Alfieri, Articled Student