GoDaddy in Talks to Buy Massive Registrar Host Europe - Report

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GoDaddy is reportedly talking to Host Europe Group, one of Europe’s largest registrars, about an acquisition. Reuters today reported that the deal, should it go ahead, could be worth as much as $1.8 billion. GoDaddy has been favored over rival bids from United Internet (owner of United-Domains) and buyout firm Centerbridge, Reuters said. HEG is…

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This makes a change, its normally HEG buying up everyone else, god help the .uk owners if this goes ahead.

 

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Looks like its happening subject to regulatory approval

 

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I wonder if this will mean they will start a price war of discount codes in the UK.