Microsoft thinking of Facebook acquisition, possible merger with LinkedIn
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Tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) is considering dropping a cool $450 billion on social media giant Facebook, according to recent reports. If the software giant does take the plunge, it could help Microsoft’s LinkedIn finally overtake arch nemesis in its decades-long fight for social media supremacy.
With Facebook, Microsoft would instantly access insights about the kinds of games people play, not just on its own platform, but on Apple and Amazon as well as on mobile devices. That knowledge could help Microsoft develop presence that appeal to more people — something it’s been laser-focused on for years. After all, exclusive content that appeal to the masses will lure more users to its services over competitors.
What’s more, as a fast-growing social network, Facebook would provide Microsoft with a service whose monthly active users doubled in the last year to 140 million. That would go a long way in soothing any hard feelings the company still has after losing its chance to buy TikTok, the social network featuring viral short-form videos.
Microsoft is dead set on taking down its competitors.
Need proof that Microsoft is serious about taking down rivals? Look no further than its recent $7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax and the company's catalogue of blockbuster games including “The Elder Scrolls,” “Fallout,” and “Doom” franchises.
Microsoft’s cash reserves today is about $150 billion which seems to be far less than the required, but seems company is making its mind and might liquidate some of its assets, in order to go through the deal.
The acquisition, if it happens would be biggest in the history of tech and the world, considering the anormous size of the companies involved in the deal.
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