Activision Blizzard Issues Statement Regarding Recent Article
November 16 2021 - 12:57PM
Business Wire
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) issued the following
statement today:
“We are disappointed in the Wall Street Journal’s report, which
presents a misleading view of Activision Blizzard and our CEO.
Instances of sexual misconduct that were brought to his attention
were acted upon. The WSJ ignores important changes underway to make
this the industry’s most welcoming and inclusive workplace and it
fails to account for the efforts of thousands of employees who work
hard every day to live up to their – and our - values. The constant
desire to be better has always set this company apart. Which is
why, at Mr. Kotick’s direction, we have made significant
improvements, including a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate
conduct. And it is why we are moving forward with unwavering focus,
speed, and resources to continue increasing diversity across our
company and industry and to ensure that every employee comes to
work feeling valued, safe, respected, and inspired. We will not
stop until we have the best workplace for our team.”
About Activision Blizzard
Our mission, to connect and engage the world through epic
entertainment has never been more important. Through communities
rooted in our video game franchises we enable hundreds of millions
of people to experience joy, thrill and achievement. We enable
social connections through the lens of fun, and we foster purpose
and a sense of accomplishment through healthy competition. Like
sport, but with greater accessibility, our players can find purpose
and meaning through competitive gaming. Video games, unlike any
other social or entertainment media, have the ability to break down
the barriers that can inhibit tolerance and understanding.
Celebrating differences is at the core of our culture and ensures
we can create games for players of diverse backgrounds in the 190
countries our games are played.
As a member of the Fortune 500 and as a component company of the
S&P 500, we have an extraordinary track record of delivering
superior shareholder returns for over 30 years.
Our enduring franchises are some of the world’s most popular,
including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, World of Warcraft®,
Overwatch®, Hearthstone®, Diablo®, StarCraft®, Candy Crush™, Bubble
Witch™, Pet Rescue™ and Farm Heroes™. Our sustained success has
enabled the company to support corporate social responsibility
initiatives that are directly tied to our franchises. As an
example, our Call of Duty Endowment has helped find employment for
over 90,000 veterans.
Learn more information about Activision Blizzard and how we
connect and engage the world through epic entertainment on the
company's website, www.activisionblizzard.com.
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