Opinion: TikTok could become Microsoft’s deal of the decade


After finessing regulators and stroking egos to get this deal done, Microsoft will rightfully expect a big discount. The size of which will prove Nadella’s worth and make this the deal of the decade. — AP

Let’s get something clear upfront: Microsoft Corp’s purchase of TikTok isn’t worth US$50bil (RM211.67bil).

That’s my opinion. But then again, it’s not my money. Some investors in its parent company, ByteDance Ltd, think it’s worth that much, according to a Reuters report last week. Good for them. We’ll soon find out its true value, and more importantly, that of Microsoft’s chief executive officer.

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