Desai, PranavToledo, Natalia Celeste Coletta2025-03-262025-03-262024-01-162023-12-20http://hdl.handle.net/10362/181367In 2022, entrepreneur Elon Musk launched an acquisition of the prominent social media platform Twitter. Fueled by a vision to enhance user experience and allow free speech, Musk embarked on a lengthy, complex process involving public disputes, legal battles, and a termination attempt. The pursuit of Twitter unfolded amidst intense outsider scrutiny and highlighted the intricate interplays of personal motives, behavioral biases, and legal considerations that shape corporate mergers & acquisitions. The proposed acquisition further illuminated the challenges and complexities of navigating such high-stakes transactions, particularly in the face of public attention and legal hurdles.engCase studyMergers and acquisitionsMaterial adverse effectSpecific performanceCase lawMerger arbitrageElon MuskTwittermaster thesis203902700