Microsoft Not Down on Poor Yahoo Performance
Well, maybe there’s some good news to come out of Yahoo’s recent poor financial performance after all–Microsoft wants to buy it for…
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Well, maybe there’s some good news to come out of Yahoo’s recent poor financial performance after all–Microsoft wants to buy it for…
These are live notes from the Microsoft press conference announcing their offer to purchase Yahoo.Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer:>> We see this announcement as significant. This is a milestone for Microsoft's Online ventures.>> Last night I called Jerry Yang to discuss the proposal. I think Yahoo should be excited about this offer.>> There are now several steps we will both need to take to move this…
Ballmer said the offer is a great opportunity for Yahoo employees.Making it public today allows everyone to consider the merits of the offer.Kevin Johnson speaking now: discussing MS gains in online advertising and other products, touting necessary investment and other dynamics.He cited one company as the dominant player. Doesn't name names. I think I can guess this one.KJ discussing synergies in various areas like mobile.…
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