Apple Without CEO Jobs Gives Cook $28 Billion to Deal: Real M&A

Posted August 29th, 2011 by Brahm Canzer & filed under Company Analysis, Management Issues.

Description:Â Without Steve Jobs, Apple Inc. may start to embrace dealmaking after spending less on acquisitions than any of its biggest competitors.

Source:Â Businessweek.com

Date: 08/26/2011

Link:Â http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-08-26/apple-without-ceo-jobs-gives-cook-28-billion-to-deal-real-m-a.html

Questions for discussion:

Do you think Apple can continue the same level of growth without Steve Jobs as CEO?
What sorts of acquisitions do you think Apple will pursue?
Where do you think Apple will be in 3-5 years, financially speaking?