Elon Musk Acquired Twitter

Elon Musk completed $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, according to US media and investors in the company.

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He tweeted, "the bird is freed," apparently referring to the deal.

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A number of top officials have reportedly been laid off namely Twitter CEO, Parag Agrawal.

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Other names includes financial officer Ned Segal, and the firm's top legal and policy executive, Vijaya Gadde, are no longer with the company.

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He had accused them of misleading him and his Twitter investors about the number of fake accounts on social media platforms.

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Reportedly, shareholders will be paid $54.20 per share, and Twitter will now operate as a private company.

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$44 billion acquisition is the culmination of an amazing story full of twists and turns that cast doubt on Musk's ability to complete the acquisition.

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