Google today was, if not overwhelm, then at least throw in astonishment leading players in the IT-market. The official blog of the American search giant came the announcement of its intention to acquire the company Motorola Mobility, is engaged in production of mobile devices. What this means is probably not necessary to explain long - Google enters the market of mobile device manufacturers.
"By providing the phenomenal success of Android, we are always looking for new opportunities to accelerate the development of ecosystem Android», - said in a press release from Google.
"Absolute commitment to Motorola Mobility (operating system) Android was the key to combining our two companies - said Google CEO Larry Page (Larry Page). - Together, we get a wonderful experience that will accelerate the development of the entire ecosystem of Android and will benefit both consumers and partners, and developers " .
In the Google blog Paige once again recalled the successes of the Android operating system and devices based on it. More than 150 million Android-enabled devices are now all over the world, and their number increased by 550 thousand units per day. Manufacturers Android-devices are now engaged 39 companies and is involved in their implementation of the 231 operator 123 countries.
Executive director of the U.S. search giant has promised that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility does not change its policy in relation to the Android platform as open source, and will not harm its relations with old partners. Motorola Mobility will be integrated into the company as a separate business unit.
"Combining Motorola and Google not only restarts the Android, but will also increase competition and would also offer consumers faster innovation, more choice and a wonderful experience," - says Paige.
The total transaction value of $ 12.5 billion, or $ 40 per share, which is 63% above the exchange quotations as of August 12. Google plans to complete the acquisition in late 2011 or early 2012 for this need to be approved by U.S. regulators, European Union, as well as shareholders of Motorola Mobility.
"By providing the phenomenal success of Android, we are always looking for new opportunities to accelerate the development of ecosystem Android», - said in a press release from Google.
"Absolute commitment to Motorola Mobility (operating system) Android was the key to combining our two companies - said Google CEO Larry Page (Larry Page). - Together, we get a wonderful experience that will accelerate the development of the entire ecosystem of Android and will benefit both consumers and partners, and developers " .
In the Google blog Paige once again recalled the successes of the Android operating system and devices based on it. More than 150 million Android-enabled devices are now all over the world, and their number increased by 550 thousand units per day. Manufacturers Android-devices are now engaged 39 companies and is involved in their implementation of the 231 operator 123 countries.
Executive director of the U.S. search giant has promised that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility does not change its policy in relation to the Android platform as open source, and will not harm its relations with old partners. Motorola Mobility will be integrated into the company as a separate business unit.
"Combining Motorola and Google not only restarts the Android, but will also increase competition and would also offer consumers faster innovation, more choice and a wonderful experience," - says Paige.
The total transaction value of $ 12.5 billion, or $ 40 per share, which is 63% above the exchange quotations as of August 12. Google plans to complete the acquisition in late 2011 or early 2012 for this need to be approved by U.S. regulators, European Union, as well as shareholders of Motorola Mobility.
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