The Guardian M&A

MAY 13, 2022

Tesla owner says $44bn deal has been paused until he gets more information about fake accounts Elon Musk has said his $44bn (£36bn) takeover of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” after the social media platform claimed that fewer than 5% of its users were spam or fake accounts. Continue reading.

Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 98

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tesla chief executive had been set for court showdown after attempting to scrap deal Elon Musk has filed to complete his $44bn (£38bn) acquisition of Twitter after months of legal drama.

Technology 98

Technology 98

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Shares taken off stock exchange as world’s richest man completes deal to buy social media platform The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn acquisition of Twitter, amid warnings from politicians and campaigners that hate speech on the platform must be held in check.

Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 98

The Guardian M&A

JULY 10, 2022

World’s richest man is arguing that Twitter has more spam accounts than it claims, lowering its value Musk may have to finish $44bn Twitter takeover, experts say Elon Musk notified Twitter on Friday that he was walking away from an agreed $44bn (£36.6bn) takeover.

Mergers & Acquisitions 90

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 90

The Guardian M&A

JULY 13, 2022

Analysis: Twitter’s fury at Tesla CEO’s attempt to walk away from a $44bn deal is spelled out in its lawsuit Twitter is suing Elon Musk over his decision to terminate an agreed $44bn (£37bn) takeover of the company.

Technology 99

Technology 99

The Guardian M&A

JULY 11, 2022

Billionaire finds platform he no longer wants to buy useful after termination of $44bn takeover Elon Musk just couldn’t help himself on Monday morning. Musk’s tweet to his 100 million followers stated: “They want to force me to buy Twitter in court.” Continue reading.

Technology 91

Technology 91

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Delaware trial that the social media firm brought is still due to proceed despite Musk’s latest U-turn The judge presiding over the Twitter v Elon Musk trial in Delaware says the case will go ahead on 17 October because neither side has asked for a postponement yet.

Technology 95

Technology 95

The Guardian M&A

APRIL 21, 2022

Tesla CEO is putting $21bn of his own money in the package, according to US watchdog filing Elon Musk has secured $46.5bn (£35.6bn) in financing to fund a possible hostile bid for Twitter and is putting up $21bn of his own money as part of the package.

Debt Financing 98

Debt Financing Finance Banking Equity 98

The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 30, 2022

Tesla chief is trying to withdraw from his agreement to a $44bn takeover of the social media platform Elon Musk has formally added last week’s whistleblower allegations against Twitter as a reason for terminating his $44bn (£37.7bn) takeover of the social media platform.

Technology 98

Technology 98

The Guardian M&A

MAY 17, 2022

Tesla CEO and world’s richest person expressed concerns about presence of fake accounts on platform Elon Musk has cast further doubt over his $44bn (£35bn) takeover of Twitter after stating the deal “cannot move forward” until the social media company proves that less than 5% of its users are fake or spam accounts.

Technology 98

Technology 98

Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2022

As any student of industry knows, Elon Musk is hardly the first person to attempt a hostile takeover. Hewlett Packard’s Failed Takeover of PricewaterhouseCooper: In September 2000, HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ ) sought to expand its technology advisory services by acquiring PwC’s consultancy unit for $18 billion.

Finance 98

Finance Technology Marketability 98

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 7, 2022

All you need to know about the latest developments in the twisting takeover saga What Musk might do with Twitter if deal to buy it goes ahead The legal fight between Twitter and Elon Musk over his failure to complete his agreed purchase of the company has been postponed after a judge granted the Tesla chief executive’s request for a delay.

Mergers & Acquisitions 71

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 71

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As Elon Musk, Twitter CEO Postpone Depositions, Legal Fraternity Wary Of Tesla Chief's Tendency To Insult Opposing Attorneys. The much-awaited deposition of Elon Musk in the Twitter Inc (NASDAQ: TWTR ) lawsuit has been delayed, according to several reports, citing sources. Stellantis, Uber Eye France's EV Market.

Start-ups 98

Start-ups Marketability Technology 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 7, 2023

In subsequent years, the CEOs of other large technology companies succeeding long-time founders—such as those of Microsoft and Alphabet—also received mega grants. Musk already had significant incentive to perform, owning 22 percent of the company (worth $13 billion). more…)

Equity 230

Equity Market Capitalization Technology Marketability 230

Benzinga

JUNE 21, 2022

New York , June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Elon Musk says US 'recession is inevitable' click here. Phunware unveils PhunWallet 1.3 Fobi AI launches new partnership with top.

Technology 40

Technology 40

NYT M&A

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The people who were most afraid of the risks of artificial intelligence decided they should be the ones to build it. Then distrust fueled a spiraling competition.

Start-ups 145

Start-ups Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 145

The Guardian M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

US Department of Justice questions compliance with FTC order on data security and privacy practices Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter created a “chaotic environment” at the social media platform that may have violated a government order requiring an overhaul of its data security and privacy practices, according to a court filing.

Compliance 110

Compliance Technology 110

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Musk reportedly immediately removed the chief executive, Parag Agrawal, finance boss Ned Segal, and Vijaya Gadde, the head of legal, policy and safety, after closing the $44bn takeover of the social network company. Continue reading.

Finance 91

Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 91

NYT M&A

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal.

Mergers & Acquisitions 145

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Marketability 145

Value Scope

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This is a significant drop from the $44 billion that Elon Musk paid to acquire the company in October 2022. Musk’s erratic leadership style: Musk is known for his impulsive decision-making and his habit of publicly criticizing his employees. Several factors may have contributed to the valuation drop.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Start-ups Market Capitalization Marketability 130

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Elon Musk will proceed with the $44bn buyout of Twitter, but a bumpy road still lies ahead for the company Elon Musk was always going to struggle to win in Delaware. He had signed a binding agreement to buy Twitter for $44bn and to make his “reasonable best efforts” to complete the deal.

Technology 94

Technology 94

Benzinga

APRIL 26, 2022

New York , April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Elon Musk will soon own Twitter - but what are we likely to see next? click here. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

Technology 40

Technology Equity 40

Benzinga

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Parler , the conservative alternative to Elon Musk’ s Twitter , said Thursday that it has mutually agreed with Kanye West , now known as Ye, to terminate its sale to the rap star. What Happened: Parlement Technologies, the parent of Parler, confirmed the “decision was made in the interest of both parties in mid-November.”

Technology 98

Technology 98

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 28, 2022

EU commissioner says Elon Musk’s platform must ‘fly by our rules’ as UK minister raises concerns over content moderation Senior politicians have warned Elon Musk over content moderation on Twitter, with the EU stressing the platform will “fly by our rules” and a UK minister expressing concerns over hate speech under the billionaire’s ownership.

Marketability 94

Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 94

Benzinga

MAY 5, 2022

New York , May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: Bill Gates says Elon Musk could worsen Twitter's misinformation issues click here.

Technology 40

Technology 40

The Guardian M&A

APRIL 26, 2022

Platform’s co-founder backs controversial takeover by world’s richest man Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has backed Elon Musk’s controversial $44bn (£34bn) takeover of the micro-blogging platform, describing the billionaire as “the singular solution I trust”.

Mergers & Acquisitions 98

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 98

The Guardian M&A

MAY 17, 2022

The tycoon’s behaviour over the $44bn takeover is disgraceful – but it may prove effective too What are Elon Musk’s options in the Twitter takeover deal? Elon Musk: ‘Deal can’t progress without proof on bots ’ You’re on the hook, Elon, so stop bleating about bots and cease speculating about a lower takeover price.

Mergers & Acquisitions 75

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 75

The Guardian M&A

MAY 17, 2022

The Tesla chief says the deal cannot go ahead unless the platform proves that fewer than 5% of users are bots Elon Musk has said his $44bn (£35bn) planned takeover of Twitter cannot progress until the microblogging platform proves that fewer than 5% of its users are fake or spam accounts. Continue reading.

Technology 98

Technology 98

NYT M&A

JUNE 16, 2022

Musk answered questions from Twitter’s 8,000 workers for the first time in a virtual meeting on Thursday.

Mergers & Acquisitions 94

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 94

Benzinga

APRIL 18, 2022

SailPoint Technologies (NYSE: SAIL ). Thoma Bravo continued its binge of software acquisitions last week by entering into an agreement to acquire SailPoint Technologies. The private equity firm has also approached Twitter (TWTR) after Elon Musk sent his $54.20 This is Thoma Bravo’s second acquisition this year.

Technology 52

Technology Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 52

Benzinga

OCTOBER 31, 2022

. 's (NYSE: EMR ) climate-technologies unit. Read also: How Elon Musk's U-Turn On Twitter Deal Could Leave Wall Street Banks That Pledged Financing Choking On. The deal comes at a time when market volatility has stymied M&A volume.

Finance 98

Finance Banking Equity Technology 98

NYT M&A

JANUARY 24, 2023

Under questioning, Mr. Musk said he hadn’t discussed how much money investors would put in to help him take his car company private.

Mergers & Acquisitions 72

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 72

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 1, 2024

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, March 1, 2024 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of February 23-29, 2024 DEI on the Corporate Ballot: Strive’s Predictions for 2024 Posted by Justin Danhof, Strive Asset Management, on Friday, February 23, 2024 (..)

Treasury 100

Treasury Technology Equity 100

Benzinga

JUNE 20, 2022

New York , June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in the US and Canada, has covered the following companies: SpaceX fires at least five employees who said Elon Musk's behaviour is embarrassment for them click here.

Technology 40

Technology Finance 40

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The question now is whether Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter will be seen as the moment the global economy tipped into recession. Even before Musk sealed the deal, tech stocks had seen a sharp sell-off. Royal Bank of Scotland’s over-priced takeover of ABN Amro was followed by the global financial crisis of 2008-09.

Banking 92

Banking Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 92

The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 5, 2022

By sticking to its guns the firm has defended the principle that bidders should do what they’ve agreed to do Buying Twitter “is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app”, said Elon Musk by way of a non-explanation of why he was now prepared to do the deal he was desperately trying to escape.

Mergers & Acquisitions 81

Mergers & Acquisitions Banking Technology Marketability 81

Benzinga

JULY 1, 2022

Elon Musk's SpaceX gets FCC nod for satellite internet click here. Mining equities suffer in second quarter but exposure to the sector is still worthwhile for investors, reckons Noble Capital Markets click here.

Technology 40

Technology Equity Marketability 40