PayPal Said to Explore Purchase of Pinterest

The transcript discusses PayPal's interest in acquiring Pinterest at a premium price, though still below its historical highs. The market's reaction is mixed, with questions about the industrial logic of the deal. The potential for regulatory scrutiny is considered, given the size of the deal, but PayPal is not seen as 'big tech' like Amazon or Google. The possibility of other bidders, such as Microsoft, is also mentioned, though unconfirmed.

What is the proposed price per share for Pinterest in the PayPal acquisition?

• $90.00

• $50.00

• $70.00

• $100.00

Why might the PayPal-Pinterest deal come under regulatory scrutiny?

• Because PayPal is considered a big tech company like Amazon.

• Because PayPal is a new company in the market.

• Due to the large size of the deal.

• Because Pinterest has a huge social influence.

How does Pinterest's influence compare to other social media giants?

• It has a larger influence than Facebook.

• It is similar in influence to Google.

• It is much smaller in influence.

• It has the same influence as Amazon.

What is a reason that might attract other bidders for Pinterest?

• Pinterest's high current market price.

• Pinterest's historical cheapness.

• Pinterest's large user base.

• Pinterest's recent technological advancements.

Which company was rumored to have shown interest in Pinterest earlier this year?

• Apple

• Google

• Amazon

• Microsoft