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Microsoft takes $185 million loss in Barnes & Noble Nook partnership termination

Posted on December 4, 2014 by contra

With Microsoft having “invested” $300 million in Barnes & Noble’s Nook Media (Nook hardware, online bookstore, e-book, and college bookstore operations) in 2012 for a 17.6% stake, the hapless Microsoft is taking a ~$185 million loss. “The bookstore retailer bought … Continue reading →

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Microsoft invests $300 million in new Barnes & Noble ‘strategic partnership’

Posted on April 30, 2012 by contra

Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Form Strategic Partnership to Advance World-Class Digital Reading Experiences for Consumers New York, NY and Redmond, WA (April 30, 2012) – Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) today announced the formation … Continue reading →

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