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In 2011, Parsons entered a partnership agreement with technology investment firms KKR, Silver Lake and Technology Crossover Ventures selling more than one half of the company's share for $2.25 billion. Parsons explained that under the agreement he will serve as Executive Chairman and remains the largest single shared holder in the company. In addition, 36 employees will receive $1 million plus checks.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2011/07/01/bob-parsons-explains-go-daddy-kkr-deal-to-domain-name-wire/ Bob Parsons Explains Go Daddy – KKR Deal to Domain Name Wire]</ref>

In 2011, Parsons entered a partnership agreement with technology investment firms KKR, Silver Lake and Technology Crossover Ventures selling more than one half of the company's share for $2.25 billion. Parsons explained that under the agreement he will serve as Executive Chairman and remains the largest single shared holder in the company. In addition, 36 employees will receive $1 million plus checks.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2011/07/01/bob-parsons-explains-go-daddy-kkr-deal-to-domain-name-wire/ Bob Parsons Explains Go Daddy – KKR Deal to Domain Name Wire]</ref>

In the company's press release, Parson's was quoted, ''"People have asked me, with all the success Go Daddy is having, why bring in partners now? My response is simple. This is the right group of people at just the right time.These three firms have what it takes to help lift Go Daddy to the next level. KKR, Silver Lake and TCV each have a keen sense for technology and a proven savvy with international business affairs. We know our new partners can help Go Daddy expand in ways that make sense for both our customers and our company. That's why I have insisted on continuing as Go Daddy's single largest shareholder."''<ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/newscenter/release-view.aspx?news_item_id=376 It's Official: Go Daddy Partnership Is A "Done Deal"]</re>

In the company's press release, Parson's was quoted, ''"People have asked me, with all the success Go Daddy is having, why bring in partners now? My response is simple. This is the right group of people at just the right time.These three firms have what it takes to help lift Go Daddy to the next level. KKR, Silver Lake and TCV each have a keen sense for technology and a proven savvy with international business affairs. We know our new partners can help Go Daddy expand in ways that make sense for both our customers and our company. That's why I have insisted on continuing as Go Daddy's single largest shareholder."''<ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/newscenter/release-view.aspx?news_item_id=376 It's Official: Go Daddy Partnership Is A "Done Deal"]</ref>

== Education ==

== Education ==