What was LinkedIn's acquisition price by Microsoft?

Microsoft agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016.

Announced on June 13, 2016, the deal valued LinkedIn at $196 per share in an all-cash transaction. The headline valuation included LinkedIn's net cash and represented Microsoft's largest acquisition at the time. Regulators approved the transaction, and it officially closed on December 8, 2016.

Microsoft said LinkedIn would retain its distinct brand, culture, and operational independence. Jeff Weiner remained LinkedIn's chief executive after the acquisition and reported to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The arrangement allowed Microsoft to combine LinkedIn's professional network and employment data with products such as Office 365, Outlook, and Dynamics.

The $26.2 billion figure is the announced transaction value, which is why some later financial reports cite a somewhat different cash purchase-price figure after accounting adjustments. That accounting distinction does not change the standard quiz answer: Microsoft bought LinkedIn in a deal valued at $26.2 billion.