In 2005, Google invested $1 billion for a 5 percent stake in Time Warner's America Online unit as part of a partnership that expands their existing search engine deal to include collaboration on advertising, instant messaging, and video. Under the deal, Google will have the usual customary rights afforded a minority investor. What rights or terms do you believe Google would have negotiated in this transaction? What rights or terms do you believe Time Warner might want? Be specific.

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The Answer of In 2005, Google invested $1 billion for a 5 percent stake in Time Warner's America Online unit as part of a partnership that expands their existing search engine deal to include collaboration on advertising, instant messaging, and video. Under the deal, Google will have the usual customary rights afforded a minority investor. What rights or terms do you believe Google would have negotiated in this transaction? What rights or terms do you believe Time Warner might want? Be specific.

In 2005, Google Invested $1 Billion for a 5 Percent