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Microsoft completely withdraws proxy board

updated 06:25 pm EDT, Thu May 8, 2008

 

Microsoft withdraws board


Microsoft has put the final nail in the coffin in terms of the Yahoo merger, as the proposed proxy board received notice from the software giant Thursday morning, dismissing any responsibilities the board would have had in the event of a hostile takeover. The Wall Street Journal writes that Microsoft's law firm Sullivan & Cromwell sent out the notice, indicating that company is firmly rooted in its decision to not make a hostile bid for Yahoo.

The withdrawal disappointed Yahoo investors – some of which were holding out for a high $30-per-share price – sending stock prices plummeting, with some of the value recuperated over the following days as confidence was restored.

Yahoo was also weighing an option of electing its own alternate board, according to insiders familiar with the matter.


By Electronista Staff

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  1. Herod

    Fresh-Faced Recruit

    Joined: Jun 2007

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    good

    no one wanted this to happen anyway. concentrate on your garbage vista os instead.


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