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"Inside" info about Microsoft's failed takeover of Yahoo - tahoedrew - 06-02-2008
I can understand why Yahoo didn't want this info public:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-Yahoo-Lawsuit.html
If you think about it, this info is a HUGE warning flag to potential buy-out biders. I doubt Yahoo would have made this offer to employees if the offer was a solicited buyout offer as opposed to an unfavorable "takeover," but you have to wonder if the offer was subject only to an M$ takeover, of if it would still stand in a bid for a buyout from a favorable company.
~A
Re: "Inside" info about Microsoft's failed takeover of Yahoo - JJ - 06-02-2008
Maybe Yahoo is one of the few companies that cares about it employees...
Maybe the board knew how badly the Microsoft takeover would hurt so many loyal employees...
JJ
Re: "Inside" info about Microsoft's failed takeover of Yahoo - macphanatic - 06-03-2008
There are other companies that have a "poison pill" clause to thwart take over attempts. They usually go unnoticed until an attempt is made.