| UNITED STATES | |
| SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | |
| Washington, D.C. 20549 | |
| Notice of Effectiveness | |
| Effectiveness Date: | October 20, 2023 |
| Accession Number: | 0001104659-23-110197 | ||||||
| Submission Type: | POS AM | ||||||
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2023 | $88.00 → $95.00 | Buy → Neutral | ROTH MKM |
| 7/20/2023 | $95.00 → $96.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 7/20/2023 | $90.00 → $95.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 7/20/2023 | Buy → Hold | Edward Jones | |
| 7/20/2023 | $95.00 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies |
| 7/18/2023 | $95.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Atlantic Equities |
| 7/18/2023 | $90.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 7/18/2023 | $95.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
Second Quarter Net Bookings Grew 50% Year-Over-Year Second Quarter GAAP Operating Income and Segment Operating Income Each Grew Over 70% Year-Over-Year Blizzard Delivered Its First $1B Net Bookings Quarter and Record Segment Operating Income, Driven by the Successful Launch of Diablo IV Merger Agreement with Microsoft Extended to October 18, 2023 In Return for Higher Termination Fee, New Commercial Arrangements. Activision Blizzard Board Declares $0.99 Per Share Dividend. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced second quarter 2023 results. "This quarter, our talented teams delivered strong performance for our players and shareholders. We delivered a 50% year-over-y
First Quarter Net Bookings Grew 25% Year-Over-Year First Quarter Mobile Net Bookings Grew Double-Digits Year-Over-Year First Quarter GAAP Operating Income Grew Approximately 70% Year-Over-Year, Segment Operating Income Grew Approximately 30% Year-Over-Year Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced first quarter 2023 results. Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, shared, "In our 33rd year, Activision Blizzard is performing exceptionally well. Every one of our key intellectual properties continues to grow year-over-year, with Call of Duty once again a key driver of growth. Mobile net bookings grew double digits including another record quarter for King. Pre-sales for
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) intends to release its first quarter 2023 results after the close of the market on Thursday, April 27, 2023. As announced on January 18, 2022, Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $95.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both Activision Blizzard and Microsoft and by Activision Blizzard's stockholders. In light of the proposed transaction with Microsoft, and as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Activision Blizzard will not be hosting a conference call, iss
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) will reportedly debut its own web store for mobile-game consumables in July, offering an alternative to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google app stores. The browser-based store, announced by Xbox President Sarah Bond at the Bloomberg Technology Summit, will first feature Microsoft’s games, with discounts on in-game items for titles like Candy Crush Saga. Later, the platform is expected to extend to other game publishers, reported Bloomberg. According to Bond, Microsoft’s decision to launch the store on the web, rather than as an app, ensures accessibility across all devices and regions, irrespective of closed ecosystem policies.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday announced the company’s record-breaking gaming performance and its expansion to Nintendo Co., Ltd (OTC:NTDOY) Switch and Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation. What Happened: On Thursday, during the third-quarter earnings call, Nadella revealed that Microsoft had set new records for game streaming hours, console usage, and monthly active devices. The CEO also highlighted the successful addition of Diablo 4, the first Activision Blizzard, title to the Game Pass service. “Subscribers played over 10 million hours within the first 10 days, making it one of our biggest first-party Game Pass launches ever,” he said. Se
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) is expanding its gaming footprint by investing in an African gaming startup, Carry1st. What Happened: Sony, the maker of the popular PlayStation gaming console, has made an undisclosed investment in Carry1st, a gaming studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, reported CNBC on Monday. The investment is through Sony’s venture arm, the Sony Innovation Fund. The investment is a strategic move that will see the two companies collaborating on various commercial opportunities. The partnership is currently in its early stages. Carry1st’s CEO and co-founder, Cordel Robbin-Coker, pitched Africa to Sony as the next major gaming market. He highlighted the incre
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ROTH MKM downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00 from $88.00 previously
UBS downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $96.00 from $95.00 previously
Citigroup downgraded Activision Blizzard from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00 from $90.00 previously
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Unique Marketing Campaign to Drive Franchise Launch EngagementIncluded a "Creator Squad" Featured in "The Lobby" WATCH "THE LOBBY" HERE LOS ANGELES and TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Renowned game publisher Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) and award-winning media agency QYOU USA, a division of QYOU Media (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB:QYOUF), have launched a unique creator driven campaign for the latest installment of the iconic Call of Duty® franchise, Modern Warfare III, which hit shelves on November 10, 2023. The marketing campaign features five leading, cross platform creators who set a new standard in influencer activation with the merger of digital marketing, online content and "IRL" production.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 18: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASD:LULU) will replace Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASD:ATVI) in the S&P 500. S&P 500 and S&P 100 constituent Microsoft Corp. (NASD: MSFT) acquired Activision Blizzard in a transaction completed today, October 13. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBB) will replace Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) will replace Hubbell in the S&P MidCap 400, and Organon & Co will re
TCL Delivers the Ultimate Way to Play on the Big Screen IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling and leading consumer electronics companies, returns as the Official TV of Call of Duty®, one of the best-selling video game franchises, and for the first time also becomes the Official Sound Bar of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III and Warzone 2. The growing partnership showcases how TCL offers the ultimate home theater solution for gamers, with new TVs and sound bars that elevate the big-screen TV gaming experience. While Call of Duty is launching a new title, its direct sequel with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will be its first in back-to-back years
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 18: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASD:LULU) will replace Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASD:ATVI) in the S&P 500. S&P 500 and S&P 100 constituent Microsoft Corp. (NASD: MSFT) acquired Activision Blizzard in a transaction completed today, October 13. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Hubbell Inc. (NYSE:HUBB) will replace Organon & Co. (NYSE:OGN) in the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) will replace Hubbell in the S&P MidCap 400, and Organon & Co will re
Shareholders approved all Board of Directors nominees and voted with company recommendations on all proposals One proposal was withdrawn after company released its inaugural Transparency Report detailing actions taken to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) today announced that it convened its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") as scheduled and considered and voted upon all items of business. The Annual Meeting was held virtually, and a total of 669,737,743 shares were represented in person or by proxy, constituting approximately 85% of the company's total issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date. Sh
Company appoints Meservey Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced today that Lulu Cheng Meservey will assume a newly created role as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer. Effective October 6, Ms. Meservey will become a member of the senior leadership team, helping to shape the Company's strategic direction and leading its communications efforts. She will serve as Activision Blizzard's public voice at a pivotal time ahead of the impending acquisition by Microsoft. Ms. Meservey served on the Company's board of directors and its Workplace Responsibility Committee as