Linked-in a most Expensive Recent Deal

One of the most expensive deals on our minds in recent times is the acquisition of Linked-in by Microsoft, paying a 50% premium as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Typical scenario: Acquirer's stock goes down, Target's stock goes up, takes years to recognize synergies, and in many cases these are unrecognized — but every once in a while, it all works for the better, so let's see...

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