Why Facebook Spent $22 Billion to Buy 14 Companies [Infographic]

Facebook acquisitions give the company access to new talent, new markets and new innovations.

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Ever since online media companies like Google, Yahoo and Facebook started to come into their own as industry powerhouses, there’s been a spree of merger and acquisitions. A new infographic from WhoIsHostingThis.com explored Facebook’s acquisition history, and why it can be beneficial for both companies involved.

A prime example of benefit for both companies was Facebook’s acquisition of messaging service WhatsApp. WhatsApp got to retain autonomy and continue growing at a rate of more than one million new signups per day.

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