FTC gives EA go ahead to acquire Jamdat

Vikingod · Jan 5, 2006, 02:03 PM

Following a governmental review of Electronic Arts' proposed acquisition of mobile specialists Jamdat, the Federal Trade Commission has found no breach of anti-trust laws - effectively approving the USD 680 million deal.

First announced at the beginning of December 2005, the acquisition deal, which will be the largest consolidation move in the mobile industry to date, is expected to complete by March 31st.

On completion, current Jamdat CEO Mitch Laskey will head up EA Mobile's worldwide operations, working towards establishing a stronger presence in markets outside of North America. The newly expanded EA Mobile will have complete control over Jamdat's most successful franchises, including Bejewelled and the top selling Tetris mobile games.
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pr0digal jenius · Jan 5, 2006, 03:05 PM

christ. EA on a cell phone sounds like a bad idea to me. I don't wanna use all my data transfer allowance on patches

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	FTC gives EA go ahead to acquire Jamdat Following a governmental review of Electronic Arts' proposed acquisition of mobile specialists Jamdat, the Federal Trade Commission has found no breach of anti-trust laws - effectively approving the USD 680 million deal. First announced at the beginning of December 2005, the acquisition deal, which will be the largest consolidation move in the mobile industry to date, is expected to complete by March 31st. On completion, current Jamdat CEO Mitch Laskey will head up EA Mobile's worldwide operations, working towards establishing a stronger presence in markets outside of North America. The newly expanded EA Mobile will have complete control over Jamdat's most successful franchises, including Bejewelled and the top selling Tetris mobile games. __________ Read More / Source: GamesIndustry

Jan 5, 2006, 03:05 PM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	christ. EA on a cell phone sounds like a bad idea to me. I don't wanna use all my data transfer allowance on patches