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New Topic Post Reply Add to Bookmarks Posts: New posts 24 hours Hot Top 20 Account: Inbox / PM Login Register   Help Search Author Microsoft buys LinkedIn for $26.2 billion tranced Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: > 500 From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland PM Posted: 2016-06-13 14:50 Microsoft is buying LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, the company announced on Monday. Microsoft will pay $196 per share for the company. LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of the professional social network, and will report directly to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Under the terms of the acquisition, LinkedIn will maintain its "distinct brand, culture, and independence," and Microsoft says LinkedIn cofounder and chairman of the board Reid Hoffman and Weiner "both fully support" the purchase. The deal is expected to be completed this calendar year. Read more... Access the forum with a mobile phone via esato.mobi New Topic Reply