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"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and J.P.Morgan Chase & Co. advised Skype on the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Microsoft is not using any financi
by hessenwolf 15y ago
"Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and J.P.Morgan Chase & Co. advised Skype on the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Microsoft is not using any financial advisers for the deal, the people added."
I see. That makes the 8.5 billion (price + debt) make more sense.
- smackfu 15y agoFunny, but financial advisors on acquisitions are just people who want a few percent for doing nothing.
- hessenwolf 15y agoHmmm... I would definitely be happy to pay somebody a few bucks to perform a reasonable independent valuation. I mean, seriously, whats 500K compared to 8.5 billion?
- smackfu 15y agoThe counterpoint is basically, did you see what happened with the global financial crisis and valuations?
- hessenwolf 15y agoTrue that those working in the rating agencies should be ked in the eyesocket with rusty screwdrivers... I see. Yes. An independent valuation would be nice, if you could trust someone to have the competence and integrity to do it.