So when Microsoft paid $26 Billion to buy LinkedIn, it seemed like they were getting a pretty good deal.
Fast forward to today, it looks like a great one. LinkedIn is at $17 Billion in ARR, still growing 10%, and its whole division is wildly profitable — with 50%+ operating margins!
There may be better M&A deals in the history of B2B. But there can’t be too many better ones.
