{"id":23597,"date":"2011-10-15T07:30:13","date_gmt":"2011-10-14T23:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=23597"},"modified":"2011-10-15T03:16:27","modified_gmt":"2011-10-14T19:16:27","slug":"microsoft-acquisition-of-skype-completed-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/15\/microsoft-acquisition-of-skype-completed-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Acquisition of Skype Completed (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has finally completed its acquisition of Skype. It was not cheap at USD 8.5 billion. Skype CEO, Tony Bates,\u00a0becomes president of the Microsoft Skype Division and will report directly to Steve Ballmer. It will be interesting to see how Skype can integrate into Microsoft products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23598\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/15\/microsoft-acquisition-of-skype-completed-video\/microsoft-skype\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg?fit=575%2C329&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"575,329\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"microsoft-skype\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg?fit=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg?fit=575%2C329&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23598\" title=\"microsoft-skype\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg?resize=541%2C310\" alt=\"\" width=\"541\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg?w=575&amp;ssl=1 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/microsoft-skype.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Here is a video of Tony Bates talking about the future and the deal with Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ByWVVovdDg\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here is some infographics on Skype.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23599\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/15\/microsoft-acquisition-of-skype-completed-video\/info_skype_web\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?fit=540%2C1170&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,1170\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"info_skype_web\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?fit=138%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?fit=472%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23599\" title=\"info_skype_web\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?resize=540%2C1170\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?resize=138%2C300&amp;ssl=1 138w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/info_skype_web.jpg?resize=472%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the Press Release.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>REDMOND, Wash., and LUXEMBOURG \u2014 Oct. 13, 2011 \u2014<\/strong> Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq \u201cMSFT\u201d) has closed its acquisition of Skype Global S.\u00e0 r.l. Negotiations of the definitive agreement under which Microsoft would acquire Skype, an Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion were led by investor group Silver Lake and the transaction was originally announced on May 10, 2011. Boards of directors of both Microsoft and Skype previously approved the acquisition.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft and Skype will remain focused on their shared goal of connecting all people across all devices and accelerating both companies\u2019 efforts to transform real-time communications for consumers and enterprise customers. The completion of the acquisition also marks the official introduction of Skype as a new business division within Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSkype is a phenomenal product and brand that is loved by hundreds of millions of people around the world,\u201d said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. \u201cWe look forward to working with the Skype team to create new ways for people to stay connected to family, friends, clients and colleagues \u2014 anytime, anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Skype CEO Tony Bates will assume the title of president of the Skype Division of Microsoft immediately, reporting directly to Ballmer. The Skype division will continue to offer its current products to millions of users globally. Longer term, Skype will also be integrated across an array of Microsoft products to broaden Skype\u2019s reach and accelerate its growth as a fundamental way people communicate online. Skype employees will continue to be located around the world in offices including Estonia, the Czech Republic, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy bringing together the best of Microsoft and the best of Skype, we are committed to empowering consumers and businesses around the globe to connect in new ways,\u201d Bates said. \u201cTogether, we will be able to accelerate Skype\u2019s goal to reach 1 billion users daily,\u201d\u00a0Bates said.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2003, Skype was acquired by eBay in September 2005, and then acquired by an investment group led by Silver Lake in November 2009. Skype has made impressive progress, developing new products and revenue streams, strategic acquisitions, acquiring the intellectual property powering its peer-to-peer network, and recruiting an outstanding senior management team.<\/p>\n<p>Other members of the selling investor group led by Silver Lake include eBay International AG, CPP Investment Board, Joltid Ltd. in partnership with Europlay Capital Advisors; and Andreessen Horowitz.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition remains under review in a few countries, and will be completed in those countries when such reviews are closed.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Microsoft and Skype, click <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/pB7mpT\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq \u201cMSFT\u201d) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Microsoft\u2019s business, please refer to the \u201cManagement\u2019s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations\u201d and \u201cRisk Factors\u201d sections of Microsoft\u2019s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Microsoft\u2019s Investor Relations department at (800) 285-7772 or at Microsoft\u2019s Investor Relations website.<\/p>\n<p>All information in this release is as of Oct. 14, 2011. The company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the company\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note to editors<\/em>: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/news\">http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/news<\/a>. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft\u2019s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/news\/contactpr.mspx\">http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/news\/contactpr.mspx<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[ad#img]<br \/>\n[ad#boxlist]<br \/>\n(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpcentral.com\/look-who-s-talking-microsoft-closes-skype-deal\" target=\"_blank\">source1<\/a>)<br \/>\n(<a href=\"http:\/\/pocketnow.com\/smartphone-news\/microsoft-skype-deal-officially-finalized\" target=\"_blank\">source2<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has finally completed its acquisition of Skype. It was not cheap at USD 8.5 billion. Skype CEO, Tony Bates,\u00a0becomes president of the Microsoft Skype Division and will report directly to Steve Ballmer. 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