On February 19, 2014, Facebook announced a definitive agreement to acquire WhatsApp, for a total of $19 billion in cash and stock.In this episode, we'll explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Facebook and WhatsApp.Audio contributions are provided by:Facebook buys WhatsApp: Inside the dealhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPW51bHDIbMFacebook’s Acquisition of WhatsApp & The Value of Strategic M&Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxbPX3W03YAFacebook WhatsApp dealhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT1Rjzs5Ul8Zuckerberg defends Facebook's WhatsApp purchasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqraLds7z7A&t=25s Zuckerberg on WhatsApp acquisitionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgoctV4AcNwMark Zuckerberg: WhatsApp Worth More Than $19 Billionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgO7x-_HOKI                       Mark Zuckerberg On The First Days Of Facebookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-F3mCdP8t4                    Zuckerberg shares painful moment in Facebook historyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y74cdtfl4Oo                   What's Up WhatsApp? (Jan Koum, CEO at WhatsApp & David Rowan) | DLD14https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgAtBTpm6XkFacebook Celebrates 1Bn Users                                                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERkIA0WGrcWhatsApp Co-Founder to Leave Facebook                                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFo3as42HfI If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: neglob.com I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

On May 7, 1998, Daimler-Benz announced plans to merge with Chrysler in a 38 billion $ deal, the largest industrial merger in history.In this episode, we'll explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler.BibliographyVlasic, B., & Stertz, B. A. (2001). Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off With Chrysler. Harper Paperbacks.Main Audio contribution:Special acknowledgment to Brian and Nick from Regular Car Reviews for their unique take on the Daimler-Chrysler merger. Their blend of insight and humor in the video History of the Chrysler / Mercedes Merger not only enriched this episode with valuable audio clips but also provided an unconventional and in-depth perspective on the merger.Other audio contributions are provided by:Daimler Chrysler Merger Press Conference from 1998... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfgrNYHyEkc Germany Juergen Schremp new head of Daimler Benz AGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A2uUfcO1Xk   Lee Iacocca Steps downhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEbI0gm1ms DaimlerChrysler  merger  lawsuit continueshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_bhM_1yVTY&t=470 Zetsche Daimler Chrysler deal made 'substantial' loss    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7ClQZHOUqM Daimler Chryslerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBE4HteOgAw&t=267s If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: neglob.com I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

In January 2000, America Online announced the acquisition of Time Warner for 182 billion $ in an all-stock transaction.In this episode, we'll explore how self-interest and hubris shaped the negotiations between AOL and Time Warner.BibliographyKlein, A. (2003). Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of AOL Time Warner. Simon & Schuster.Munk, N. (2009). Fools Rush In: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Unmaking of AOL Time Warner. HarperCollins. Audio contributions are provided by:AOL & Time Warner marriage - TheDeal.com reports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZYO2Xb2mmA&t=60s PandoMonthly: Steve Case on the early days of AOL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INraCDiFNdI&t=2s  "The Third Wave" author Steve Case on failed AOL-TimeWarner merger; great idea, poor execution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_bhM_1yVTY&t=470s AOL-Time Warner Merger Architect on Mergers, Tech Bubbles and HuffPo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-B3_BX8F8I AOL Time Warner Levin thank you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A_XLqtZIeQAOL - Time Warner, The Most Destructive Merger In History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuLuUyVPOCg&t=67sRemembering AOL's acquisition of Time Warner on the merger's 20th anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5tr9eiak7s&t=85sFormer Time Warner Chief Reveals What He Would Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuVC6lY-hz0 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: neglob.com I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

In June 2008, India-based Tata Motors completed the acquisition of the two British icons, Jaguar and Land Rover, from Ford Motor Company for US$ 2.3 billion. In this episode, we explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Tata and Ford and establish the crucial role played by the unions in meeting Ford's primary interest.Audio contributions are provided by:Ford sells Jaguar,  Land Rover to Tata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE_xRJ8KmAE Ford CEO Alan Mulally - Interview - Jay Leno's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4aatqMxFnE TIME Magazine Interviews: Alan Mulally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF53TSu4xAY The Sun gets the treatment at the Labour conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZatq52abJw Ratan N Tata in conversation at Stanford Graduate School of Business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iovw-V_kD4 Bloomberg UTV Exclusive: Interview With Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOba7NJP6E4 Tata Motors buys Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHYRx06lD3k Tata's Takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover: Bumpy Road Ahead? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8kSF_pv9uE If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: neglob.com I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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In March 2016, Microsoft announced the acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion $ in cash.In this episode, we explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the complex negotiations between the two companies and explain why LinkedIn opted for Microsoft over Salesforce.Audio contributions are provided by:Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9S6iI-7o38&t=22s The David Rubenstein Show: Satya Nadella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUl-a3GZznQ  Jeff Weiner Interviewed at Web 2.0 Summit 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnQOEuAG8o Microsoft buys LinkedIn - Full Announcement - Satya Nadella & Jeff Weiner - June 13th 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPY2sTt1dfI LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner, Keynote Speaker | Wharton Undergraduate Graduation 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMJ_UrMNyLY&t=535s Watch CNBC's full interview with LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvEHRcJcrcM&t=159s LinkedIn CEO on Microsoft acquisition, managing compassionately: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvgwB-EZGMk&t=81s If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: neglob.com I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.