{"id":14232,"date":"2022-07-15T11:19:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14232"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:19:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:19:43","slug":"how-much-did-twitter-sell-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-much-did-twitter-sell-for","title":{"rendered":"How Much Did Twitter Sell For?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d0afb242e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d0afb242e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d0afb242e\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-much-did-twitter-sell-for\/#How_Much_Did_Twitter_Sell_For\" title=\"How Much Did Twitter Sell For?\">How Much Did Twitter Sell For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-much-did-twitter-sell-for\/#Elon_Musks_hostile_bid_to_buy_Twitter\" title=\"Elon Musk&#8217;s hostile bid to buy Twitter\">Elon Musk&#8217;s hostile bid to buy Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-much-did-twitter-sell-for\/#Elon_Musks_stake_in_Tesla\" title=\"Elon Musk&#8217;s stake in Tesla\">Elon Musk&#8217;s stake in Tesla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-much-did-twitter-sell-for\/#Elon_Musks_concerns_about_future_of_Twitters_advertising_business\" title=\"Elon Musk&#8217;s concerns about future of Twitter&#8217;s advertising business\">Elon Musk&#8217;s concerns about future of Twitter&#8217;s advertising business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-much-did-twitter-sell-for\/#Elon_Musks_plans_to_make_Twitters_algorithm_and_code_open_source\" title=\"Elon Musk&#8217;s plans to make Twitter&#8217;s algorithm and code open source\">Elon Musk&#8217;s plans to make Twitter&#8217;s algorithm and code open source<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Did_Twitter_Sell_For\"><\/span>How Much Did Twitter Sell For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how much did twitter sell for\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/tQ12QCG.jpg\" style=\"max-height:251px; max-width:42% height:auto; margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>It is a question often asked by the tech community: &#8220;How much did Twitter sell for?&#8221; Elon Musk&#8217;s hostile bid to buy Twitter is a case in point. Elon is worth about $220 billion, so buying Twitter requires some financial juggling. The tech billionaire has committed $21 billion in equity financing and has secured another $25.5 billion in debt financing. The price is still unclear, but it looks like Elon is willing to make some sacrifices for Twitter&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elon_Musks_hostile_bid_to_buy_Twitter\"><\/span>Elon Musk&#8217;s hostile bid to buy Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the world prepares to witness a hostile takeover, Twitter shareholders are weighing their options. Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla, has notified Twitter&#8217;s board of directors that his bid represents his &#8220;best and final offer&#8221; for the company. If the bid is rejected, Musk is planning to reconsider his position as a shareholder. Musk has yet to disclose the price of his bid. However, Musk has already hinted that his price tag is not a complete price.<\/p>\n<p>The news that Musk may be pursuing a hostile bid for Twitter could be a distraction for the company&#8217;s shareholders, which are already reeling from the shutdown of Tesla&#8217;s China factory. A bump in Twitter shares will likely dissipate as investors realize that Musk is not the best solution for Twitter&#8217;s current problems. In the meantime, investors are likely to look elsewhere. However, they may be interested in seeing what happens next.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elon_Musks_stake_in_Tesla\"><\/span>Elon Musk&#8217;s stake in Tesla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many questions surrounding Musk&#8217;s latest purchase of Twitter. After all, the company has recently been in the news. Tesla&#8217;s stock price plummeted nearly 19% on Tuesday amid investor concern. But what exactly was Musk&#8217;s stake in the company worth? The answer might surprise you. It was once valued at $120 billion but has now dropped to just $147 billion. That leaves Musk as the largest shareholder.<\/p>\n<p>The shares that Musk purchased were acquired through exercise of options last year. Musk paid about $6.24 per share to exercise the options, making each share worth more than $1 billion. According to tax law, the amount Musk paid for the shares is his basis, or the cost at the time of purchase. This amount is deductible from his investor revenue when calculating his capital gains tax. Therefore, his stake in Tesla was worth $16.4 billion in November.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elon_Musks_concerns_about_future_of_Twitters_advertising_business\"><\/span>Elon Musk&#8217;s concerns about future of Twitter&#8217;s advertising business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk has staked $44 billion in Twitter and may be trying to change it from within. While his stake is passive and his intent to run the company through an active investment remains unclear, he has previously said he does not plan to serve ads on the social network. Elon Musk&#8217;s concerns about future of Twitter&#8217;s advertising business may be justified, however. Musk is the founder of SpaceX and has publicly expressed his support for the company and has a stake in Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>While many celebrities prefer TikTok and Instagram to reach Gen Z and other younger audiences, Twitter has a different target audience. He should push for new rules that restrict inactive accounts and suspend or delete them after a month. This may be a good start. However, it should also be noted that he is not the first person to raise such concerns. Elon Musk&#8217;s comments are not the only concern regarding Twitter&#8217;s advertising business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elon_Musks_plans_to_make_Twitters_algorithm_and_code_open_source\"><\/span>Elon Musk&#8217;s plans to make Twitter&#8217;s algorithm and code open source<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard, Elon Musk is planning to open source Twitter&#8217;s algorithm and code. While this will not increase transparency, it could also create a lucrative business opportunity for developers. Musk has outlined several of his plans for Twitter, including plans to open source the algorithm. He says that open-sourcing Twitter&#8217;s algorithm and code will prevent censorship and ensure that its users are free to share their own opinions. However, it is possible that the change might not have the intended effect or may actually lead to unforeseen problems.<\/p>\n<p>However, a more open source approach will have its own set of challenges. Open source software is open and customizable, so a company could alter it to suit their needs. Musk has yet to provide specific details about how the algorithm will work or how it will integrate spammers and suggestions. However, it could also hinder Musk&#8217;s plans for bot removal. A complete look at Twitter&#8217;s algorithm could give bot creators the information they need to circumvent the security measures in place to prevent their creation.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"411\" height=\"230\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E0l37aLK3NA\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Much Did Twitter Sell For? 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