An investigationinto the deal is reportedly ongoing.

The FTC declined to comment.

A Microsoft spokesperson said the company is “prepared to address the concerns of regulators.”

Microsoft hassaid in the pastthat it believes the dealwill be approvedboth in the US and overseas.

And she’s not alone.

Microsoft has largely avoided scrutiny lately, despite a US judge famouslydeclaring it a monopolist two decades ago.

Even if the FTC does ultimately challenge Microsoft’s deal, it may not win in court.