India, Oct. 16 -- Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is known for his movies and his jokes, but he also had a major business win. In March 2023, T-Mobile announced it would acquire Mint Mobile's parent company, Ka'ena Corporation, for up to $1.35 billion, according to Fortune. Reynolds held an estimated 25% stake in Mint.

T-Mobile announced the deal on March 15, 2023. T-Mobile said $1.35 billion was the maximum price, with the final amount depending on Ka'ena's performance before and after closing. About 39% would be paid in cash and 61% in shares. The headline figure was a cap, not a guaranteed payout. Other Ka'ena brands, including Ultra Mobile and Plum, were also included in the sale. Mint founders David Glickman and Rizwan Kassim were set t...