Perplexity offers to buy Google's Chrome browser for $34.5 billion

What is the likelihood of regulatory approval and potential antitrust hurdles? How will this acquisition impact GOOGL's intraday price movement and trading volume? What valuation multiples does the $34.5 billion price represent relative to Chrome's revenue, profit, and contribution to Google’s overall earnings? How will the acquisition affect Google’s earnings guidance, margins, and cash flow outlook? What synergies, cost savings, or revenue enhancements are expected from integrating Chrome with an AI startup? How might the deal alter Google’s competitive position against Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, and other browsers? What impact will this have on the broader AI and browser markets, including competitor valuations? What is the financing structure (cash, stock, debt) and how will it affect Google’s balance sheet and leverage ratios? Are there any legal, operational, or integration risks that could affect the deal’s value? How will the market’s perception of AI‑focused acquisitions affect the stock’s risk‑adjusted return and long‑term outlook?