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Yahoo rejects Microsoft bid

Proposed takeover "significantly undervalues" the company, according to Yahoo

Tom Young, Computing 11 Feb 2008
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Yahoo has rejected Microsoft's takeover bid, which valued the company at $44.6bn (£22.9bn).

The search provider said the offer is too low and is not in the best interests of Yahoo's stockholders.

But today's statement from the company does not rule out accepting future bids.

"The board of directors is continually evaluating all of its strategic options in the context of the rapidly evolving industry environment and we remain committed to pursuing initiatives that maximise value for all stockholders," it said.

Yahoo shares rose 2.1 per cent to $29.81 (£15.31) on the Nasdaq stock exchange in response to the news.

Microsoft has made no statement about whether it will improve its offer, go hostile or withdraw.

See also:

Microsoft and Yahoo logosReports are circulating of a Yahoo/Google alliance to stave off the Redmond proposal  04 Feb 2008
Microsoft logoThe world's biggest software company is offering £22.4bn in shares or cash  01 Feb 2008
Yahoo logoNet income fell £46m in 2007, despite rising revenue  30 Jan 2008

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