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Yahoo Takes Icahn Fight to Homepage

Link shows decline in businesses he's worked with

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(Newser) – A new button on Yahoo's homepage links users to the company's case against activist investor Carl Icahn, PC World reports. Icahn is seeking to unseat Yahoo's board at its Aug. 1 general meeting. The page links to voting forms and leaves shareholders in no doubt how the company thinks they should vote: A purple banner carries the Icahn quote, "It's hard to understand these technology companies."

A showdown for control of Yahoo's board is expected at the company's August 1 general meeting.
A showdown for control of Yahoo's board is expected at the company's August 1 general meeting.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
In this Oct. 11, 2007 file photo, private equity investor Carl Icahn speaks at the World Business Forum in New York.
In this Oct. 11, 2007 file photo, private equity investor Carl Icahn speaks at the World Business Forum in New York.   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
The Yahoo logo is shown on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 in New York.
The Yahoo logo is shown on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 in New York.   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
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