SEC filing reveals Motorola gained $10 more per share than Google's initial offer

Dan Worth
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Negotiations saw offer rise from $30 to $40 as Motorola held firm

Google ended up paying $10 per share more than it initially proposed for Motorola Mobility after negotiations between the two firms saw the price rise from $30 to $40. The revelation comes after...

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