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Which company's acquisition of YouTube in 2006 cost about $1.65 billion in stock?

acquisition

[ak-wuh-zish-uhn] / ˌæk wəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The acquisition, which also includes land next to the gardens, was made possible after the National Trust, a conservation charity that cares for historic buildings, gardens and landscapes, received support and funding from local groups.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

The company added that the acquisition would “transform LSEG’s presence in credit and private markets data, creating a leading proposition in these high-growth areas” and empowering “customers throughout the trade lifecycle.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

But investors in Marvell and Lumentum appear united in their displeasure over the chip maker’s proposed acquisition of optical-components company Lumentum.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Taiwan’s market regulator blocked Grab’s acquisition of Delivery Hero’s local business, citing competition concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The Ptolemys devoted much of their enormous wealth to the acquisition of every Greek book, as well as works from Africa, Persia, India, Israel and other parts of the world.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Looking ahead, Uber said it would pump the brakes on its recent deal activity to focus on integrating acquisitions it has already announced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Uber plans to pause its recent deal activity through at least 2027 to focus on integrating its already announced acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

De Zerbi pleaded for patience for his big summer acquisitions, with midfield duo Sandro Tonali, a £100m arrival from Newcastle United, and £85m signing Mateus Fernandes, who came from West Ham United, both starting slowly.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Its acquisitions have drawn the attention of the secretariat overseeing CITES, the international treaty regulating wildlife trade.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

He is now an associate in mergers and acquisitions at Milbank Tweed in New York, where, interestingly, Hugh Corcoran was just made partner.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt


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