# Twitter

Type: Company (TWTR)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-21**: Jury Verdict — A US jury finds Musk liable for misleading shareholders during the acquisition process.
- **2026-03-21**: Jury Verdict — A federal jury finds Musk liable for misleading investors regarding his stake accumulation.
- **2026-03-20**: Liability Verdict — A jury finds Musk liable for fraud against shareholders who sold during the disclosure delay.
- **2026-03-04**: Musk Takes Stand — Musk testifies in the shareholder class-action trial in San Francisco.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Closes — Musk completes the purchase of Twitter and immediately fires top executives.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Closes — Musk completes the $44 billion takeover of Twitter and takes the company private.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Finalized — Musk completes the $44 billion purchase of Twitter and takes the company private.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Closed — Musk completes the $44 billion purchase of Twitter at $54.20 per share.
- **2022-05-13**: Deal 'On Hold' — Musk tweets that the deal is on hold pending details on spam/bot accounts, causing stock to drop.
- **2022-04-25**: Merger Agreement — Twitter board accepts Musk's offer to buy the company for $44 billion.
- **2022-04-04**: Stake Disclosure — Musk reveals a 9.2% stake in Twitter, several days after the SEC-mandated deadline.
- **2022-04-04**: Delayed Disclosure — Musk finally discloses a 9.2% stake; Twitter shares jump 27%.
- **2022-04-04**: Public Disclosure — Musk finally discloses a 9.2% stake; Twitter shares jump 27% in a single day.
- **2022-04-04**: Stake Disclosed — Musk reveals a 9.2% stake; Twitter stock price jumps significantly.
- **2022-03-24**: Legal Deadline — The 10-day window for filing a Schedule 13D with the SEC expires.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Fraud in Twitter Stake Disclosure Delay
2026-03-24 10:53:06 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter shareholders by delaying the disclosure of his 5% stake in the company in early 2022. The verdict could leave the billionaire facing up to $2.6 billion in damages for violating SEC transparency rules.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/musk-liable-twitter-shareholder-fraud-verdict

### Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Twitter Investors in $44B Buyout Prelude
2026-03-21 13:35:43 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal jury has ruled that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during the lead-up to his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict centers on Musk's delayed disclosure of his initial stake and subsequent public statements that influenced the stock price.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/musk-twitter-investor-misleading-verdict

### Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Twitter Shareholders in Landmark Securities Case
2026-03-21 05:49:18 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A US federal jury has ruled that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders during his 2022 acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict concludes a high-stakes class-action lawsuit that could result in significant financial penalties for the billionaire.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/jury-finds-musk-misled-twitter-shareholders

### Musk Found Liable for Fraud in Twitter Takeover Case: A Landmark Securities Ruling
2026-03-21 01:19:30 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter shareholders by delaying the disclosure of his 9.2% stake in the company during his 2022 acquisition. The ruling establishes a significant precedent for transparency in large-scale corporate takeovers and could result in hundreds of millions in damages.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/musk-liable-twitter-shareholder-fraud-lawsuit

### Musk Testifies in Twitter Trial Over Alleged Stock Price Manipulation
2026-03-04 20:13:56 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

Elon Musk has taken the stand in a San Francisco federal court to defend against shareholder allegations that he intentionally deflated Twitter's stock price during his 2022 acquisition. Investors claim Musk's public skepticism regarding bot accounts was a calculated tactic to lower the $44 billion purchase price.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/musk-twitter-shareholder-trial-testimony

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