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At a Glance: Important Dates in Skype's History
ABC News Oct. 14, 2005: EBay Inc. buys Skype for $2.6 billion. Two years later it pays an additional $530 million to some Skype shareholders because the business exceeds certain performance targets. — Oct. 1, 2007: EBay says it will take a $900 million … For eBay, the Bet on Skype Pays Off. Finally! Skype's Road To $8 Billion (MSFT, EBAY) Skype: from start-up to $8.5bn sale |
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