The iPhone <- - FROM HERE YOUR CONTENT!> manufacturer has taken the music specialists beats. It is the largest purchase in Apple’s history.

“Monster” headphones brand Beats | © David Plane / dpa

Apple has bought for three billion dollars, about 2.2 billion euros, the headphone manufacturers Beats Electronics. It is the largest ever acquisition in the 38-year history of the company.

Beats was founded by rapper Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine. Both should continue to occupy important positions in Apple’s music division, said company CEO Tim Cook. The exact roles are not defined

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In the course the acquisition will be paid to Beats $ 2.6 billion in cash and $ 400 million in Apple shares apple. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of September. Last year, Beats had implemented approximately 1.1 billion dollars. Apple may thus result in additional revenue for starting in October tax year.

The Financial Times had three weeks before the first report on the possible purchase and rely on people, who were familiar with the negotiations. Apple beats and had at that time not rule.