How much was WhatsApp bought for - briefly?
WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for a staggering $19 billion. This acquisition marked one of the largest deals in technology history.
How much was WhatsApp bought for - in detail?
In February 2014, Facebook announced its acquisition of WhatsApp in a deal that sent shockwaves through the tech industry. The total value of the transaction was staggering: $19 billion. This figure includes $4 billion in cash and approximately $12 billion in Facebook shares, with an additional $3 billion earmarked for restricted stock units to be distributed to WhatsApp employees over a period of four years. The acquisition price represented a significant premium over the company's valuation at its previous funding round, highlighting Facebook's confidence in WhatsApp's potential and its strategic importance in the competitive landscape of messaging applications.