- Fri Aug 8 2003 Canada weighs in on Oracle's takeover bid
The database-software maker's hostile bid for PeopleSoft is currently under review by Canadian antitrust regulators, adding yet another antitrust hurdle for Oracle to jump.
Posted by Dawn Kawamoto
- Mon Mar 8 2004 Oracle replies to antitrust suit
The software maker counters the Justice Department's arguments as the agency moves to block Oracle's takeover bid for PeopleSoft.
Posted by Dawn Kawamoto
- Thu Apr 1 2004 Oracle argues takeover case in Europe
Oracle wraps up its two-day hearings before the European Commission, where it argued against European antitrust regulators' objections to its hostile $9.4 billion bid for PeopleSoft.
Posted by Dawn Kawamoto
- Mon Sep 28 1998 Is 3Com a takeover target?
As speculation mounts that the networking firm may be a target of Intel or Lucent, insiders refrain from selling their shares.
Posted by Dawn Kawamoto
- Thu Jun 3 2004 Takeover attempt takes its toll
A year and counting: Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft has left both companies the worse for the wear, analysts say. And the end may not be in sight.
Posted by Alorie Gilbert
- Thu Jun 26 2003 PeopleSoft hires antitrust luminary
Attorney Gary Reback, who marshaled industry opposition to Microsoft during the browser wars, is joining PeopleSoft to fend off Oracle's takeover bid.
Posted by Declan McCullagh
- Thu Dec 14 2000 Analysts debate chances of a Lucent takeover
With the telecommunications equipment maker suffering from four earnings warnings and a stock price near an all-time low, rumors are swirling that the company is up for sale.
Posted by Wylie Wong and Dawn Kawamoto
- Thu Sep 9 2004 Ruling turns up heat on PeopleSoft
Takeover battle likely to drag on as Oracle faces obstacles besides Justice Department in merger quest.
Posted by Alorie Gilbert and Dawn Kawamoto
- Thu Sep 9 2004 Oracle wins antitrust case
Judge rejects Justice Department charges, allowing Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft to continue.
Posted by Alorie Gilbert
- Tue Jan 18 2005 In wake of takeover, Oracle unveils product plans
The database giant reveals its plans for a new product line, support of PeopleSoft products and other details.
Posted by Alorie Gilbert and Dawn Kawamoto