Homework M&A

Successful submissions will incorporate content the posted articles!It's doubtful that you need to go elsewhere.If you state a fact or opinion, cite the source.

1. Why did Microsoft want to buy LinkedIn?(I'm asking what the strategy is.Is this a LBM or RBM story?Is it something else?) (3 pts)

2.What are the benefits of the merger and the drawbacks?Include comments about Microsoft's past acquisitions and integrations.(3 pts)

3. How can you substantiate the valuation?(I'm asking how to justify the price MSFT is paying.) Include some math.(4 pts)

https://www.wired.com/2017/03/now-we-know-why-microsoft-bought-linkedin/

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/technology/why-microsoft-likes-linkedin.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/business/dealbook/linkedin-stock-based-compensation.html

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2016-06-13/what-the-microsoft-linkedin-deal-reveals-about-bubbles

https://fortune.com/2016/06/13/microsoft-linkedin-overpaid/?iid=leftrail

https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Why-Microsoft-Linked-Up-with-LinkedIn

https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-to-acquire-linkedin-in-deal-valued-at-26-2-billion-1465821523#:~:text=Microsoft%20has%20agreed%20to%20buy,them%20with%20LinkedIn's%20vast%20network.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-big-year-for-dealsand-deal-makers-11546185622

https://www.wsj.com/articles/bests-and-bloopers-from-the-year-in-deals-1514480591