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“Amid Antitrust Scrutiny, Google Considers Bid for HubSpot”

Google, under scrutiny for antitrust concerns, is reportedly eyeing an acquisition of HubSpot, a marketing software company, driven by its substantial cash reserves and the need to generate returns. While experts suggest the move may not harm competition in the market, regulators could pose significant opposition to the deal.

Analysts point out that Google’s entry into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software sector through HubSpot would not severely affect competition, given existing major players like Salesforce and Microsoft. Moreover, integrating HubSpot’s offerings with Google’s cloud-computing capabilities could benefit customers with improved services and pricing.

However, regulatory hurdles are anticipated, particularly in the US and EU, where concerns about tech giants’ expansion via acquisitions are rising. Former US Senate antitrust subcommittee general counsel, Seth Bloom, predicts a challenging reception from regulators, possibly leading to a prolonged legal battle.

The potential acquisition comes at a crucial time for Google, amidst ongoing antitrust challenges from the US Department of Justice and EU investigations into its digital practices. Google’s interest in deploying its $110 billion cash reserves strategically to boost returns has led to considerations of transformative acquisitions like HubSpot, despite its historical preference for smaller deals in advertising.

This move reflects Google’s efforts to stay competitive in the market and address shareholder concerns, as its investments in AI haven’t translated into robust shareholder returns compared to rivals like Microsoft and Meta Platforms.

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