Twitter agrees to go private; Musk to buy the company for $44 billion

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Twitter has agreed to be purchased by Elon Musk for $54.20 a share or a total of $44 billion. The transaction is expected to close sometime this year.

Twitter today agreed to q be bought out by Elon Musk for $44 billion or $54.20 a share in cash. Musk, in a statement, reiterated his support for free speech and mentioned some of the changes that he wants to bring to the site."Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated."

Bret Taylor, Twitter’s Independent Board Chair, said,"The Twitter Board conducted a thoughtful and comprehensive process to assess Elon’s proposal with a deliberate focus on value, certainty, and financing. The proposed transaction will deliver a substantial cash premium, and we believe it is the best path forward for Twitter’s stockholders."

 

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