![]() “We will combine our expertise in mobile and free-to-play with Activision Blizzard’s world-class brands and proven track record of building and sustaining the most successful franchises, to bring the best games in the world to millions of players worldwide.”Īccording to King Digital CEO Riccardo Zacconi, his company claimed an astounding 474 million monthly active users on mobile and Facebook in the September quarter. “We believe that the Acquisition will position us very well for the next phase of our company’s evolution and will bring clear benefits to our players and employees,” King said in a prepared statement. The transaction is expected to be completed by Spring 2016. ![]() ![]() The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the deal, which is pending approval by King’s shareholders and the Irish High Court. Renowned games publisher Activision Blizzard is purchasing King Digital, the maker of the popular Candy Crush Saga videogame series, in a transaction valued at a whooping $5.9 billion, the two companies announced Tuesday.Īctivision, best-known for the World of Warcraft, Diablo and Call of Duty videogame series, said ABS Partners, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, will acquire all of the outstanding shares of King for $18 in cash per share, for a total equity value of $5.9 billion. ![]()
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