Google today managed to stun them if not, then at least one in utter amazement the leading players in the IT market. Official blog of the U.S. search giant appeared announcement about intention to purchase the company Motorola Mobility with the release of mobile devices. What this means is, probably do not have to explain — long time Google goes on the market of mobile device manufacturers.
“Giving Android a phenomenal success, we are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities to accelerate the development of the Android ecosystem,” said in a press release by Google.
Absolute commitment to Motorola Mobility (operating system) Android was the key to combining our two companies,” said Google CEO Larry page (Larry Page). — Together we get wonderful experience that will boost the development of the entire ecosystem of Android and would benefit both consumers and partners, and developers».
In blog Google Paige once again recalled the success of the Android operating system and devices at its base. More than 150 million Android devices activated throughout the world, and their number is increasing at a rate of 550 thousand units daily. Manufacturing of Android devices are in 39 companies involved in their implementation of statement 123 231 countries in the world.
Executive Director of the American search engine giant has promised that the acquisition of Motorola’s Mobility will not change its policy towards Android as a platform for open source, and not to hurt his relations with long-time partners. Motorola Mobility will be integrated into the company as a separate business unit.
“Google and Motorola not only restarts the Android, but will also increase competition, and will also propose speedup innovations, more choice and a wonderful experience,”— approves Paige.
The total cost of the transaction is $ 12.5 billion, or $ 40 per share, that 63 per cent of the above quotations of Exchange as at 12 August. Google plans to complete the purchase in late 2011 or early 2012 will require the approval of U.S. regulators, the European Union, as well as the shareholders of the company Motorola Mobility.