Apple acquired headphone maker Beats Electronic for $3 billion, including $2.6 billion cash up front and approximately $400 million in stock that will vest over time, in 2014. The deal was one of Apple’s largest acquisitions ever. The $3 billion purchase price includes Beats Music, the sister company that runs a subscription streaming music service. (AP Photo/Apple, Paul Sakuma)
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