Activision Had Planned Layoffs Before Merger, Microsoft Says
- Xbox maker cutting 1,900 workers, including at Activision
- Tech giant responds to Federal Trade Commission over layoffs
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Activision Blizzard Inc. had plans to lay off workers before its merger with Microsoft Corp., the tech giant said in a court filing Thursday, pushing back on claims by the Federal Trade Commission about the job cuts.
“Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company,” Microsoft told a federal appeals court in San Francisco. “The recent announcement thus cannot be attributed fully to the merger.”