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Acquisition
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Definition
Acquisition of technology and knowledge involves
the purchase of external knowledge and technology
without active co operation with the source. This
external knowledge can be embodied in machinery
or equipment that incorporates this knowledge.
It can also include the hiring of employees who possess
the new knowledge, or the use of contract research
and consulting services. Disembodied technology or
knowledge also includes other know-how, patents,
licenses, trademarks and software.
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Benefits of Acquisition
Cross border acquisitions are effective in boosting Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI)
International acquisitions provide access to infrastructure and
customer base in a country which is quite difficult to build from
the scratch
An existing brand name in a country provides strong business
edge
Provides access to the Local Market
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Microsoft
Microsoft Corporationis an
American multinational software corporation
headquartered in Redmond, Washington thatdevelops, manufactures, licenses, and supports
a wide range of products and services related
to computing.
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Skype
Skypeis a freemium voice-over-IP serviceand instant messaging client
Skype was first released in August 2003
The service allows users to communicate with
peers by voice using a microphone, video byusing a webcam, and instant messaging over
the Internet
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Effect of Acquisition
The acquisition will increase the accessibility of
real-time video and voice communications, bringing
benefits to both consumers and enterprise users
and generating significant new business andrevenue opportunities. The combination will extend
Skypes world-class brand and the reach of its
networked platform, while enhancing Microsoftsexisting portfolio of real-time communications
products and services
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Why Microsoft Acquired It !!
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The following elements influence the international acquisitions
from many aspects:
Corporate governance
Company acts
The capacity of average workers
Political features of a country
Tradition and culture of a country
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Overview of SKYPE Acquisition
On May 10, 2011, Microsoft announced its acquisitionof Skype Technologies, creator of the VoIP service Skype, for
$8.5 billion
With a value 32 times larger than Skype's operating profits, thedeal was Microsoft's largest acquisition ever
Skype would become a division within Microsoft, with
Skype's former CEO Tony Bates now its president reporting toMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer
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Acquiree
Skype
Acquirer
Microsoft
Sector
Mobile/Wireless
Acquiree Country
United States
Acquisition Date
May 11, 2011
Used As/Integrated
With
Peer-to-Peer
Chat
Acquiree Website
skype.com
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