Sources: Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are nearing their $69B deal but aren’t likely to close it by a July 18 deadline (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
Sources: Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are nearing their $69B deal but aren’t likely to close it by a July 18 deadline  —  – UK veto will prevent closing by July 18 deadline in agreement  — Companies don’t intend to walk away, will continue UK talks