Elon Musk’s Entity to Acquire Twitter for $44 Billion
April 25, 2022
Elon Musk signed a deal to acquire Twitter in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion. The offer is $54.20 per share in cash, with Twitter stockholders receiving cash for their shares; closing is expected in 2022 subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
- Buyers
- Elon Musk
- Targets
- Sellers
- Twitter stockholders
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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