Category: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Elon Musk, Under Financial Pressure, Pushes to Make Money From Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The billionaire and his advisers have discussed adding paid direct messages, fees to watch videos and other features to the service.
Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook

The New York Times – Business:
As Mr. Musk takes over Twitter, he is emulating some of the actions of Mr. Zuckerberg, who leads Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Attorneys General Sue to Stop Dividend Tied to Kroger-Albertsons Deal

The New York Times – Business:
The suit could portend other regulatory battles to come as the supermarket chains look to close their nearly $25 billion merger.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

The New York Times – Business:
At least four Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

The New York Times – Business:
At least three Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.
Can Elon Musk Make the Math Work on Owning Twitter? It’s Dicey.

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal.
Elon Musk Is Said to Have Ordered Job Cuts Across Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The billionaire planned to begin layoffs as soon as Saturday, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Twitter, Once a Threat to Titans, Now Belongs to One

The New York Times – Business:
A decade ago, the social media platform was a tool for rebels and those challenging authority. But over time, the powerful learned how to use it for their own goals.
Elon Musk Buying Twitter Is a Moment of Celebration for Many

The New York Times – Business:
The way forward for Twitter is uncertain. But that means Mr. Musk can innovate and change the platform for the better, his supporters say.
Elon Musk Takes Twitter, and Tech Deals, to Another Level

The New York Times – Business:
Silicon Valley moguls used to buy yachts and islands. Now they are rich enough, and perhaps arrogant enough, to acquire companies they fancy.
How Twitter Will Change as a Private Company Under Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
The social media company went public in 2013. But Elon Musk is taking it private as part of his acquisition of the firm. Here’s what that means.
Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The world’s richest man closed his blockbuster purchase of the social media service, thrusting Twitter into a new era.