eBay Inc. (eBay) connects buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, an online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to send and receive online payments. The Company reaches buyers and sellers through specialized marketplaces, such as StubHub, a ticket marketplace, and eBay Classifieds sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities worldwide. The Company has three business segments: Marketplaces, Payments and Communications. In November 2008, eBay acquired Bill Me Later. In October 2009, the Company sold its 65% interest in online phone company, Skype Technologies, to Silver Lake Partners III.