Taking the Plunge: How a Controversial Partnership was Born

The recent negotiations between AT&T and Time Warner highlight critical considerations for those weighing business partnerships.

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“A huge mistake.” “A shot in the dark.” “An audacious move.” Those are just a few of the media’s characterizations of wireless carrier AT&T’s acquisition of media and entertainment firm Time Warner, announced on October 22 of last year. As of November, it was the biggest merger of 2016, with $85.4 billion in cash and

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