Does Google's Takeover Of Motorola Put 19,000 Jobs In Jeopardy?

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google purchasing acquiring motorola

Are you Google-worthy?

When the behemoth comes knocking faster than you can Google the company's mergers and acquisitions history, you may have every reason to be concerned over your job security.

After Google announced on Aug. 15 it would be acquiring Motorola Mobile for a total of $12.5 billion, or $40.00 per share, commentators heralded the move as one that could remake the entire digital landscape. Indeed, in its announcement of the move, Google said the following: "The acquisition of Motorola Mobility, a dedicated Android partner, will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing."

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