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Microsoft To Buy LinkedIn For $26.2 Billion. Here Are 10 Largest Acquisitions In History.

byAparajita Mishra
13th June 2016
1 minute read

This news could be the biggest business news for today!

Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for a whopping amount of $26.2 billion and that too in an all-cash transaction.

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That’s huge, right?

This will result into LinkedIn shares be $196 each and the company will retain its brand and identity.

 

LinkedIn has grown by leaps and bounds and has built a strong business over the past few years, connecting professionals from all across the world.

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This would be Satya Nadella’s first acquisition after he took over Microsoft two years ago.

Commenting on this huge acquisition, Mr. Nadella said:

The LinkedIn team has grown a fantastic business centered on connecting the world’s professionals. Together we can accelerate the growth of LinkedIn, as well as Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics as we seek to empower every person and organization on the planet.

 

As Microsoft enters the social networking world where its presence might get boosted with the deal, here are top ten largest acquisitions of history.

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BIG Acquisitions, BIG business!

Talking about the man of the hour, way to go, Satya Nadella!

Source: Microsoft 

Fact Source: WikiWand

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