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Musk in talks with Thoma Bravo about partnering on Twitter bid - NY Post

Published Apr 21, 2022 04:42PM ET Updated Apr 21, 2022 05:28PM ET
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(Reuters) -Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk is in talks with private-equity firm Thoma Bravo about partnering on a possible takeover bid for Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), the New York Post reported on Thursday, citing two sources close to the situation.

Thoma Bravo could be the key to Musk moving forward with a binding offer for Twitter, the report added https://

Twitter declined to comment. Thoma Bravo did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, while Musk could not be immediately reached for comment.

Earlier on Thursday, Musk said he has lined up $46.5 billion in debt and equity financing to buy Twitter and was considering taking his offer directly to shareholders.

Musk in talks with Thoma Bravo about partnering on Twitter bid - NY Post
 

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Steve Miller
Steve Miller Apr 21, 2022 6:58PM ET
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Elon Musk will be a true hero if he is successful and taking over left-wing Twitter
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John Smith Apr 21, 2022 6:03PM ET
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for. all who think censorship is ok, we all need to come together and take control of these public companies that lean 1 way and suppress all opinions not meeting their agenda, ceo should be let go
Prem Ramamirtham
Prem Ramamirtham Apr 21, 2022 6:03PM ET
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So what is your feeling on News Corp that owns Fox News and only show opionions from the far right and Nazi’s? Do they need to be taken over as well?
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Prem Ramamirtham Fox is fine, they don't censor potus
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Papa Elon to the rescue
 
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