Recently, Google is the owner of the mobile company Motorola Mobility. Purchase was made in mid-August and put on ears around the world. Google received 17 thousand patents to his hands and another 7 thousand awaiting review. In addition, she got one of the largest producers of not only mobile phones, and other goodies (pads, top box to TV).
Analysts can not come together in agreement, who has won more, Motorola or Google. Some say that Google just bought a pile of unnecessary waste in the form of expensive, useless patents and poor technique. Others vying cry that such a deal would be a huge asset for Google in all patent wars. Judge until early as this month nickname visible results of the acquisition has not given, except that Google has given nine patents for the protection of HTC. True, they have not helped.
In general, one of the most experienced professionals in the field of patents, Mr. Mueller said that Google overpaid for Motorola, and that the patents of the founder of cellular communication are not wanted. In connection with such statements were found enthusiasts who decided to check the words Mueller. As it turns out, Google overpaid $ 3 billion for the company. This information is verified and available on the SEC U.S.. As The Wall Street Journal noted that it had to do because of the overwhelming desire Larry Page, protect the company against the attacks of Apple and Microsoft, and build a patent portfolio.
First, Google offered $ 30 per share, while on Wall Street are selling for $ 25. But at Motorola said that the merger will occur only if the price of 43.50 apiece. They agreed on $ 40. Thus, Google had to seriously overpay. In the world of such large sums does not often share, and Google is also the first such expensive purchase. For comparison, Apple never bought a company more billion dollars.
