why did microsoft want to buy linkedin

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1. Why did Microsoft want to buy LinkedIn? (I’m asking what the strategy is.Is this a LBM or RBM story?Is it something else?) (3 pts)

2.What are the benefits of the merger and the drawbacks? Include comments about Microsoft’s past acquisitions and integrations.(3 pts)

3. How can you substantiate the valuation? (I’m asking how to justify the price MSFT is paying.) Show some sort of math.(4 pts)