"Inside" info about Microsoft's failed takeover of Yahoo

[tahoedrew]

I can understand why Yahoo didn't want this info public:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business...wsuit.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

[JJ]

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

[macphanatic]

There are other companies that have a "poison pill" clause to thwart take over attempts. They usually go unnoticed until an attempt is made.