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By Anirban Sen
NEW YORK CITY (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:-RRB- remains in discuss an extension of its acquisition agreement with computer game maker Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:-RRB-, which is set to end on Tuesday, so the celebrations can conquer the staying regulative difficulties to their $69 billion offer, an individual acquainted with the matter stated on Monday.
The expiration of the agreement would not immediately result in the collapse of the offer, as it merely pays for either business the right to ignore the deal.
Nevertheless, Microsoft has actually been looking for the agreement extension to make sure that Activision is not charmed by another possible acquirer or has a change of mind, the source stated.
Microsoft and Activision did not right away react to ask for remark.
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