News tagged with takeover bid

Microsoft bond issue sparks takeover rumors

Microsoft launched its first bond issue on Monday, sparking rumors the US software giant was contemplating a takeover bid.

Technology / Business

created May 11, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Yahoo director to step down at end of year

(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. director Maggie Wilderotter plans to step down from the slumping Internet company's board at the end of this year. The resignation will leave Yahoo with 11 directors.

Technology / Business

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

IBM cuts Sun takeover price: WSJ

IBM has cut the price of its takeover bid for Sun Microsystems Inc. to nine to 10 dollars a share from 10 to 11 dollars a share, The Wall Street Journal online reported on Thursday.

Technology / Business

created Apr 02, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Microsoft, Yahoo! in search, ad talks

Microsoft and Yahoo! have held "early discussions" about possible Internet search and advertising partnerships, a leading Silicon Valley technology website reported on Friday.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 10, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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