Microsoft to Acquire GitHub for $7.5 Billion
06.04.18
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Simpson Thacher is representing Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) in connection with its announced acquisition of GitHub, Inc. for a purchase price of $7.5 billion, payable in shares of Microsoft stock and subject to a customary purchase price adjustment. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year and is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
GitHub is the world’s leading software development platform where more than 28 million developers learn, share and collaborate.
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