Microsoft buy Skype for $ 8.5 billion
Microsoft confirmed the acquisition of Skype for an approximate amount of 8.5 billion dollars. All official announcement will come today. Skype could have beaten both Google and Facebook but it seems that Steve Ballmer's offer was undeniable.
"An offer you can`t refuse"
Skype was valued at between $ 3 and $ 4 billion, the 8.5 billion offer from Microsoft sounds pretty weird in this context. Skype was bought by eBay for $ 2.5 billion in 2005. Four years later, in 2009, eBay has sold 65% of the company for 1.9 billion dollars.
Voice-chat service currently has 663 million users. Since it connects them monthly around 145 million and 8.8 million pay only service. We expect more details from the official press release.
Voice-chat service currently has 663 million users. Since it connects them monthly around 145 million and 8.8 million pay only service. We expect more details from the official press release.
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