Microsoft s aQuantive Deal Clears Federal Review

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Microsoft's AQuantive Deal Clears Federal Review

By: Nathan Weinberg
2007-08-07

Microsofts $6 billion purchase of aQuantive has passed the Federal Trade Commissions waiting period...

...for antitrust considerations without objections, leaving Microsoft free to continue the acquisiton without worry. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives is launching an inquiry into Googles DoubleClick deal, meaning Microsoft will almost assuredly complete its acquisition well ahead of Google. Googles deal is hitting some serious roadblocks, while Microsoft has been given the nod to go forward.

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