Done deal: Microsoft completes $26.2 billion LinkedIn acquistion

We knew it was about to happen, but now it’s official: LinkedIn is owned by Microsoft.
The mammoth multi-billion dollar deal was first announced back in June, and the European Commission gave it the green light earlier this week, adding its approval to that of myriad regulators around the world, including those from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and South Africa.
“This is a major milestone for the company, one that we believe will accelerate how we connect the world’s professionals