Microsoft's bold bid for Yahoo
Software giant goes public with $44.6 billion bid for the Net pioneer. Will Yahoo succumb to the advances or rebuff Microsoft as it has before?
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The offer--described by Yahoo as "unsolicited"--amounts to $31 per share, or a 62 percent premium above its closing price Thursday.
February 1, 2008
Microsoft faces financial and legal hurdles in its unsolicited bid for Yahoo. CNET News.com walks you through the potential steps.
February 1, 2008
There are plenty of obstacles to overcome before the feds get involved. But there are already signs that any review will be intense.
February 1, 2008
Microsoft bids $44.6 billion for Yahoo
The offer--described by Yahoo as "unsolicited"--amounts to $31 per share, or a 62 percent premium above its closing price Thursday.February 1, 2008
FAQ: What's next for Microsoft's Yahoo bid?
Microsoft faces financial and legal hurdles in its unsolicited bid for Yahoo. CNET News.com walks you through the potential steps.February 1, 2008
With Yahoo, Microsoft faces antitrust fight once again
There are plenty of obstacles to overcome before the feds get involved. But there are already signs that any review will be intense.February 1, 2008