Microsoft just acquired Activision Blizzard for a whopping $69bn ALL CASH deal. This deal is making me wonder about what other big tech companies (Specifically Apple, Google) are looking to do with all this cash on-hand. Also, what are your thoughts on the metaverse given that Microsoft is betting on the metaverse with this acquisition and also Facebook changing its name to Meta.
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Microsoft saw all the sexual assault allegations and wanted in on that 😩
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Which bank was the main advisor? Can’t find it anywhere.
GS for Microsoft, Allen & Co for Blizzard
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