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November 22, 2008 2:47:33 CST



Microsoft, Yahoo in Talks for Partial Buyout

Posted May 18, 08 4:05 PM CDT in Technology Business 

(Newser) – Microsoft is back at Yahoo's bargaining table, this time seeking a partial acquisition of the Internet portal, the Wall Street Journal reports. Buyout talks fizzled earlier this month, but billionaire Carl Icahn's push for a proxy war has left Yahoo honchos feeling shareholder pressure to cut a deal, though today they warned one may not happen.

Microsoft was light on details, but said in a statement it is "considering and has raised with Yahoo an alternative that would involve a transaction with Yahoo but not an acquisition of all of Yahoo."

Source Wall Street Journal

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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 7, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer reacts during a technology conference i this file photo.   (Associated Press)
This April 30, 2008 file photo shows an exterior view of Yahoo headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif.   (Associated Press)
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