Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility will close in the next two business days, according to a form filed by Motorola Mobility over the weekend.

However, layoffs at Motorola Mobility are expected as a result of the deal.

Google’s next step is a scheduled “listening tour” of the company, which reportedly has about 19,000 employees, before beginning to make decisions.

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