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    Activision Blizzard is an independent video game software developer and distributor. The Company is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products for various consoles, handheld platforms and the PC. Activision Blizzard has continued to thrive as a leading digital entertainment provider whose games appeal to a variety of gamers. It strives to make thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences for its players, who live in a world with many entertainment options.
    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    $7 B
    Market capitalization(2018-09-19)
    $60.7 B
    Monthly Active Users(Q3, 2017)
    384 M
    TypePublic
    HQSanta Monica, US
    Founded1991
    Size (employees)9,600 (est)
    Websiteactivisionblizzard.com
    Activision Blizzard was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, US
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    Key People/Management at Activision Blizzard

    Bobby Kotick

    Bobby Kotick

    CEO
    Dennis Durkin

    Dennis Durkin

    Chief Corporate Officer of Activision Blizzard
    Coddy Johnson

    Coddy Johnson

    President and Chief Operating Officer
    Michael Morhaime

    Michael Morhaime

    President and Chief Executive Officer of Blizzard Entertainment
    Spencer Neumann

    Spencer Neumann

    Chief Financial Officer of Activision Blizzard
    Brian Stolz

    Brian Stolz

    Chief People Officer of Activision Blizzard
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    Activision Blizzard Office Locations

    Activision Blizzard has an office in Santa Monica
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    Activision Blizzard Financials and Metrics

    Activision Blizzard Revenue

    Activision Blizzard's revenue was reported to be $7.02 b in FY, 2017
    USD

    Revenue (Q2, 2018)

    		1.6 b

    Net income (Q2, 2018)

    		402 m

    EBIT (Q2, 2018)

    		434 m

    Market capitalization (19-Sep-2018)

    		60.7 b

    Closing stock price (19-Sep-2018)

    		79.6

    Cash (30-Jun-2018)

    		4.9 b

    EV

    		60.2 b
    Activision Blizzard's current market capitalization is $60.7 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2011FY, 2012FY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		4.8 b4.9 b4.6 b4.4 b4.7 b6.6 b7 b

    Revenue growth, %

    		7%2%(6%)(4%)6%42%

    Sales and marketing expense

    		1.2 b1.4 b

    General and administrative expense

    		634 m760 m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018

    Revenue

    		691 m1.1 b970 m753 m1.3 b1 b990 m1.5 b1.6 b1.6 b1.7 b1.6 b2 b1.6 b

    Sales and marketing expense

    		144 m104 m141 m221 m92 m164 m189 m168 m322 m340 m246 m308 m251 m226 m

    General and administrative expense

    		162 m95 m107 m140 m86 m102 m109 m160 m169 m156 m177 m171 m198 m216 m

    R&D expense

    		140 m143 m112 m131 m145 m149 m159 m175 m249 m249 m225 m252 m259 m255 m
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    Annual
    usdY, 2009Y, 2010Y, 2011Y, 2012Y, 2013Y, 2014Y, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		2.8 b2.8 b3.2 b4 b4.4 b4.8 b1.8 b3.2 b4.7 b

    Accounts Receivable

    Inventories

    		49 m46 m

    Current Assets

    		6.2 b6.9 b3.4 b4.8 b6.5 b
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018

    Cash

    		4.4 b4.3 b4.2 b3.8 b4.5 b4.4 b4.4 b2.9 b2.3 b4 b3.2 b3.3 b5.2 b4.9 b

    Inventories

    		313 m158 m151 m222 m102 m117 m238 m103 m94 m131 m48 m51 m42 m36 m

    Current Assets

    		8.3 b5.7 b5.5 b6 b5.9 b6.1 b6.3 b4 b3.4 b5.3 b4.4 b4.4 b6.4 b6.1 b

    PP&E

    		139 m152 m162 m162 m158 m179 m200 m246 m260 m258 m245 m246 m286 m281 m
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    Annual
    usdFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Net Income

    		1 b835 m892 m966 m273 m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		108 m90 m95 m829 m888 m

    Inventories

    		6 m(2 m)(54 m)32 m(26 m)

    Accounts Payable

    		7 m(12 m)(25 m)(50 m)85 m
    Quarterly
    USDQ3, 2013Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018

    Net Income

    		56 m293 m204 m(23 m)394 m606 m733 m336 m606 m733 m363 m514 m500 m902 m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		40 m65 m155 m267 m

    Inventories

    		(9 m)(135 m)4 m8 m

    Accounts Payable

    		167 m266 m123 m(122 m)(7 m)150 m176 m211 m150 m(160 m)(157 m)
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    USDY, 2018

    EV/EBIT

    		138.7 x

    EV/CFO

    		111.9 x

    EV/FCF

    		126.2 x

    Financial Leverage

    		1.7 x
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    Activision Blizzard Operating Metrics

    Activision Blizzard's Monthly Active Users was reported to be 384 m in Q3, 2017.
    Q1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014FY, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015FY, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016FY, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017

    New Product Launches

    		3 2 4 17 2 6 5 14 2 4 5 8 2

    Monthly Active Users

    		621 m575 m548 m530 m544 m491 m482 m447 m431 m407 m384 m

    Countries

    		17 17 20

    Facilities

    		58 64 100
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    Activision Blizzard Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

    Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
    King.com February 23, 2016$5.90 b

    Activision Blizzard Revenue Breakdown

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    Activision Blizzard revenue breakdown by business segment: 5.7% from Other Segments, 24.0% from King Digital Entertainment, 36.7% from Blizzard Entertainment and 33.6% from Activision Publishing

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    Activision Blizzard Online and Social Media Presence

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    Activision Blizzard News and Updates

    September 20, 2018

    Social Gaming 2018 Global Market Key Players – Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, King Digital Entertainment, Supercell, Behaviour Interactive – Analysis and Forecast to 2023

    WiseGuyRerports.com Presents “Global Social Gaming Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023” New Document to its Studies Database Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    September 11, 2018

    Global $200+ Billion Mobile Gaming Market 2018-2023: Major Players are Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Rovio Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, and Zyngawdxefcqufszuzezftuxetqsqxt

    DUBLIN, Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mobile Gaming Market - Forecasts from 2018 to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global mobile gaming market was valued at US$64.349 billion in 2017 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.35% over the...
    September 11, 2018

    Activision Blizzard stock jumps after analyst says new 'Call of Duty' battle-royale mode will be a 'potentially massive hit'

    Shares of Activision Blizzard Inc. are up 4.9% in Tuesday morning trading after Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey said the company's new battle-royale mode for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" looked impressive. Activision's Black Ops 4 Blackout beta went live on Monday. "'Call of Duty' is the largest shoot…
    September 07, 2018

    Pc Games 2018 Global Market Key Players - Square Enix, Telltale Games, Activision Blizzard, Capcom, XSEED Games (Marvelous USA)....

    Pc Games – Global Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Manufacturers, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2023 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    August 31, 2018

    Bank of America downgrades EA, Activision Blizzard due to 'Fortnite' and holiday slate

    Bank of America Merrill Lynch lowers its rating for both Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard shares, citing competition from "Fortnite" and potential game sales pressure.
    August 30, 2018

    Game Software Market a $100 Billion Industry Analysis, Growth, Global Key Players and Forecast 2021 Leading Companies Profiled Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts

    The game software market is one of the fastest growing markets in the entertainment industry, and the growth of the gaming software industry continues from the very beginning. With the continued development and innovation of gaming technology, new products, platforms and market models are constantly…
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    Activision Blizzard Company Life and Culture

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