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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Shareholders await Musk's next move in Twitter takeover bid

Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Twitter has dropped a major roadblock in front of Elon Musk’s effort to take over the company, leaving investors to wonder about the mercurial Tesla CEO’s next move.

The social media company has adopted a “poison pill” defense that makes it difficult for Musk or any other investor to buy Twitter without the board of directors’ approval. Musk, who currently owns about 9% of the company, last week disclosed an offer of about $43 billion, or $54.20 per share.

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