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On April 4, 2022, Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, amassed 99.2% of Twitter's shares, positioning himself as the largest solo shareholder of the company. Within days, Musk made an unsolicited offer to buy Twitter outright at $54.2 per share, valuing the company at approximately $44 billion. Musk's motivation, he claimed, was to "help humanity," but his approach raised eyebrows as it echoed the hallmarks of a hostile takeover. Musk threatened to sell his shares if the board rejected his offer, a move that put pressure on investors and the board alike.