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"European antitrust regulators said Monday they have extended their review of a deal between Microsoft Corp. and Time Warner Inc. to make anti-piracy software together.

"European Commission spokeswoman Amelia Torres declined to give a reason for the extension but such a step usually means regulators need extra time to review concessions offered by the companies to address competition concerns.

"Under the new timetable, the commission must decide by Aug. 25 whether to clear the deal or open a second-phase, in-depth probe, which takes four months."

Associated Press. E.U. Extends Review of Anti-Piracy Software Deal. WashingtonPost.com. Aug. 16, 2004.

See also:
Dawn Kawamoto. Microsoft, Time Warner DRM Buy on EU Review Shelf. News.com. Aug. 16, 2004.
Robert McLeod and Matthew Newman. Microsoft, Time Warner Offer EU Concessions to Approve Purchase. Seattle Times. Aug. 17, 2004.

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