Company Description
Activision Blizzard, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
The company operates through three segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King. It develops and distributes content and services on video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices, including subscription, full-game, and in-game sales, as well as by licensing software to third-party or related-party companies that distribute Activision and Blizzard products.
The company also maintains a proprietary online gaming service, Battle.net that facilitates digital distribution of content, online social connectivity, and the creation of user-generated content.
In addition, it operates esports leagues and offers digital advertising content; and provides warehousing, logistics, and sales distribution services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, as well as manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware products.
The company’s key product franchises include Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Overwatch League, and Candy Crush.
It serves retailers and distributors, including mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements.
Activision Blizzard, Inc. was formerly known as Vivendi Games, Inc. and changed to Activision Blizzard, Inc. in July 2008.
The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Santa Monica, California. As of October 13, 2023, Activision Blizzard, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Industry | Electronic Gaming & Multimedia |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Employees | 13,000 |
| CEO | Keith Dolliver |
Contact Details
Address: 2701 Olympic Boulevard Building B Santa Monica, Delaware 90404 United States | |
| Phone | 310 255 2000 |
| Website | activisionblizzard.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | ATVI |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000718877 |
| CUSIP Number | 00507V109 |
| ISIN Number | US00507V1098 |
| Employer ID | 95-4803544 |
| SIC Code | 7372 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Robert A. Kotick | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Daniel I. Alegre | President and Chief Operating Officer |
| Armin Zerza | Chief Financial Officer |
| Brian Bulatao | Chief Administrative Officer |
| Grant M. Dixton | Chief Legal Officer |
| Jesse Yang | Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
| Christopher Patrick Hickey CFA | Senior Vice President of Investor Relations |
| Lulu Cheng Meservey | Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Chief Communications Officer and Director |
| Fernando Machado | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Julie Hodges | Chief People Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |
| Oct 20, 2023 | POS AM | Post-Effective amendments for registration statement |