Microsoft spent over $400 million buying software start-up Glint to rev up LinkedIn

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Microsoft s LinkedIn on Monday announced the acquisition of Glint, snapping up a start-up whose software helps human resources managers understand how workers feel about their employers.Microsoft announced its $26.2 billion LinkedIn acquisition in June 2016, the software companys largest deal ever.Like with LinkedIn, the plan is to keep GitHub operating independently, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellasaid earlier this year.In Microsofts most recent fiscal year, which ended on June 30, LinkedIns revenue surged 130 percent to $5.3 billion.Founded in 2013, Glint is based in Redwood City, California, and has more than 200 employees, according to data on LinkedIns website .

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