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Microsoft to Buy Skype for $8 Billion?

Microsoft to Buy Skype for $8 Billion?

Posted May 10, 2011 at 1:52am by iClarified
Microsoft is reportedly close to a deal to buy Skype for $7 to $8 billion dollars, according to the WSJ. The acquisition could be announced as early as Tuesday but negotiations are not yet finalized.

At a value close to $8 billion, the Skype deal would rank as the biggest acquisition in the 36-year history of Microsoft, a company that traditionally has shied away from large deals. In 2007, Microsoft paid approximately $6 billion to acquire online advertising firm aQuantive Inc. Many current and former Microsoft executives believe Microsoft significantly overpaid for that deal. But they are also relieved that Microsoft gave up on an unsolicited $48 billion offer for Yahoo Inc. nearly three years ago. Yahoo is valued at half that sum today.

Acquiring Skype would help Microsoft's push to improve its position in the mobile phone market. The company would likely integrate Skype functionality into their Windows Phone 7 operating system. Skype's iOS app is currently ranked as the 24th bestselling free app.


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Paul
Paul - May 10, 2011 at 6:01am
I agree with Don. Microsoft would never blow money like this. What purpose would Microsoft have after buying them out? Nothing except their own name on a product/service.
Don
Don - May 10, 2011 at 4:25am
This I Gota see.... I personally don't believe Micsoft would blow that kinda money... Wouldn't be easier to do a partnership with Skype ? And if the iOS app is anything to go buy....freaking RAM hog!
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