Comments on: Yahoo Leak To Reuters: Tomorrow They’re Going To Write A Very Stern Letter To Microsoft http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/ Startup and Technology News Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:36:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Yahoo Could Face Hostile Takeover « Rlhudson’s Weblog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2158109 Yahoo Could Face Hostile Takeover « Rlhudson’s Weblog Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:28:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2158109 [...] And a blog post with an amusing video: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-le... [...] [...] And a blog post with an amusing video: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008.....stern-le... [...]

]]> By: www.teletubis.info » Blog Archive » Yahoo Provokes Microsoft With Google AdSense For Search Trial http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2158053 www.teletubis.info » Blog Archive » Yahoo Provokes Microsoft With Google AdSense For Search Trial Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:48:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2158053 [...] out that the trial will not necessarily blossom into a long-term relationship with Google. And so the pushing continues… CrunchBase Information Yahoo! Google Microsoft Information provided by [...] [...] out that the trial will not necessarily blossom into a long-term relationship with Google. And so the pushing continues… CrunchBase Information Yahoo! Google Microsoft Information provided by [...]

]]> By: Yahoo Provokes Microsoft With Google AdSense For Search Trial http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2157786 Yahoo Provokes Microsoft With Google AdSense For Search Trial Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:47:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2157786 [...] so the pushing continues… CrunchBase Information Yahoo! Google Microsoft Information provided by [...] [...] so the pushing continues… CrunchBase Information Yahoo! Google Microsoft Information provided by [...]

]]> By: M http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2148074 M Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:01:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2148074 Michael Arlington: Here's Yahoo's letter to Steve Ballmer http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?&ReleaseID=303369 "Yahoo!'s Board of Directors Responds to Latest Microsoft Letter SUNNYVALE, Calif., Apr 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today sent the following letter to Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation. Dear Steve: Our Board has reviewed your most recent letter with regard to the unsolicited proposal you made to acquire Yahoo! on January 31, 2008. Our Board carefully considered your unsolicited proposal, unanimously concluded that it was not in the best interests of Yahoo! and our stockholders, and rejected it publicly on February 11, 2008. Our Board cited Yahoo!'s global brand, large worldwide audience, significant recent investments in advertising platforms and future growth prospects, free cash flow and earnings potential, as well as its substantial unconsolidated investments, as factors in its decision. At the same time, we have continued to make clear that we are not opposed to a transaction with Microsoft if it is in the best interests of our stockholders. Our position is simply that any transaction must be at a value that fully reflects the value of Yahoo!, including any strategic benefits to Microsoft, and on terms that provide certainty to our stockholders. Since disclosing our Board's position with respect to your proposal, we have presented our three-year financial and strategic plan to our stockholders, which supports our Board's determination that your unsolicited proposal substantially undervalues Yahoo!. Those meetings with our stockholders have also provided us an opportunity to hear their views. We have continued to launch new products and to take actions which leverage our scale, technology, people and platforms as we execute on the strategy we publicly articulated. Today, in fact, we are announcing AMP! from Yahoo!, a new advertising management platform designed to dramatically simplify the process of buying and selling ads online. Finally, our Board has been actively and expeditiously exploring our strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, a process which is ongoing. All of these actions have been driven by our overarching commitment to maximize stockholder value. Our Board's view of your proposal has not changed. We continue to believe that your proposal is not in the best interests of Yahoo! and our stockholders. Contrary to statements in your letter, stockholders representing a significant portion of our outstanding shares have indicated to us that your proposal substantially undervalues Yahoo!. Furthermore, as a result of the decrease in your own stock price, the value of your proposal today is significantly lower than it was when you made your initial proposal. In contrast to your assertions about the effect of general economic conditions on our business, Yahoo!'s business forecasts are consistent with what we outlined in our last earnings call. As you know, we recently reaffirmed our Q1 and full year guidance, which is a testament to our ability to perform in line with our expectations despite the current economic environment. In addition, our three-year financial and strategic plan which we have made public demonstrates significant potential upside not previously communicated to the financial markets. This plan has received positive feedback from our stockholders, further strengthening the view that Yahoo! is worth well more as a standalone company than the value offered in your proposal, and would be even more valuable to Microsoft. Your own statements have made clear the strategic importance of Yahoo!'s substantial assets and capabilities to Microsoft. We regret to say that your letter mischaracterizes the nature of our discussions with you. We have had constructive conversations together regarding a variety of topics, including integration and regulatory issues. Your comment that we have refused to enter into negotiations to conclude an agreement are particularly curious given we have already rejected your initial proposal, nominally $31 per share at the time, for substantially undervaluing Yahoo! and your suggestions in your letter and the media that you are considering lowering the value of your proposal. Moreover, Steve, you personally attended two of these meetings and could have advanced discussions in any way you saw fit. As to antitrust, we have discussed with you our concerns. Any transaction between us would result in a thorough regulatory review in multiple jurisdictions. As a follow up to a recent meeting among our respective legal advisors we had on this topic, and at your request, we provided to you on March 28 a list of additional information we would need to further our understanding of the regulatory issues associated with any transaction. To date, you have still not provided any of the requested information. We consider your threat to commence an unsolicited offer and proxy contest to displace our independent Board members to be counterproductive and inconsistent with your stated objective of a friendly transaction. We are confident that our stockholders understand that our independent Board is best positioned to objectively and knowledgeably evaluate our Company's alternatives and to maximize value. In conclusion, please allow us to restate our position, so there can be no confusion. We are open to all alternatives that maximize stockholder value. To be clear, this includes a transaction with Microsoft if it represents a price that fully recognizes the value of Yahoo! on a standalone basis and to Microsoft, is superior to our other alternatives, and provides certainty of value and certainty of closing. Lastly, we are steadfast in our commitment to choosing a path that maximizes stockholder value and we will not allow you or anyone else to acquire the company for anything less than its full value. Very truly yours, Roy Bostock Jerry Yang Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Yahoo!'s projected financial performance as well as Yahoo!'s strategic and operational plans. Actual results may differ materially from the results projected. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the implementation and results of the Company's ongoing strategic initiatives; the Company's ability to compete with new or existing competitors; reduction in spending by, or loss of, marketing services customers; the demand by customers for the Company's premium services; acceptance by users of new products and services; risks related to joint ventures and the integration of acquisitions; risks related to the Company's international operations; failure to manage growth and diversification; adverse results in litigation, including intellectual property infringement claims; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; dependence on senior management and other key personnel; dependence on third parties for technology, services, content and distribution; general economic conditions and changes in economic conditions; and risks and uncertainties arising in connection with Microsoft's unsolicited proposal to acquire the Company, including the loss of key employees who pursue other employment opportunities due to concerns as to their employment security, increased difficulty for the Company in executing its strategic plan and pursuing other strategic opportunities, and the possibility of significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability resulting from stockholder litigation. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All information in this press release is as of April 7, 2008, unless otherwise noted, and Yahoo! does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update or otherwise revise the information contained in this press release. About Yahoo! Inc. Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is focused on powering its communities of users, advertisers, publishers, and developers by creating indispensable experiences built on trust. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit pressroom.yahoo.com. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: Yahoo! Inc. Yahoo! Inc. Tracy Schmaler, 202-777-1053 (Media) schmaler@yahoo-inc.com Diana Wong, 408-349-4391 (Media) dianaw@yahoo-inc.com Marta Nichols, 408-349-3527 (Investor) mnichols@yahoo-inc.com or The Abernathy MacGregor Group for Yahoo! Inc. Adam Miller, 212-371-5999 (Media) alm@abmac.com Copyright Business Wire 2008 News Provided by COMTEX " Michael Arlington:

Here’s Yahoo’s letter to Steve Ballmer

http://yhoo.client.shareholder.....eID=303369

“Yahoo!’s Board of Directors Responds to Latest Microsoft Letter

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Apr 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Board of Directors of Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today sent the following letter to Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation.

Dear Steve:

Our Board has reviewed your most recent letter with regard to the unsolicited proposal you made to acquire Yahoo! on January 31, 2008.

Our Board carefully considered your unsolicited proposal, unanimously concluded that it was not in the best interests of Yahoo! and our stockholders, and rejected it publicly on February 11, 2008. Our Board cited Yahoo!’s global brand, large worldwide audience, significant recent investments in advertising platforms and future growth prospects, free cash flow and earnings potential, as well as its substantial unconsolidated investments, as factors in its decision.

At the same time, we have continued to make clear that we are not opposed to a transaction with Microsoft if it is in the best interests of our stockholders. Our position is simply that any transaction must be at a value that fully reflects the value of Yahoo!, including any strategic benefits to Microsoft, and on terms that provide certainty to our stockholders.

Since disclosing our Board’s position with respect to your proposal, we have presented our three-year financial and strategic plan to our stockholders, which supports our Board’s determination that your unsolicited proposal substantially undervalues Yahoo!. Those meetings with our stockholders have also provided us an opportunity to hear their views.

We have continued to launch new products and to take actions which leverage our scale, technology, people and platforms as we execute on the strategy we publicly articulated. Today, in fact, we are announcing AMP! from Yahoo!, a new advertising management platform designed to dramatically simplify the process of buying and selling ads online.

Finally, our Board has been actively and expeditiously exploring our strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, a process which is ongoing. All of these actions have been driven by our overarching commitment to maximize stockholder value.

Our Board’s view of your proposal has not changed. We continue to believe that your proposal is not in the best interests of Yahoo! and our stockholders. Contrary to statements in your letter, stockholders representing a significant portion of our outstanding shares have indicated to us that your proposal substantially undervalues Yahoo!. Furthermore, as a result of the decrease in your own stock price, the value of your proposal today is significantly lower than it was when you made your initial proposal.

In contrast to your assertions about the effect of general economic conditions on our business, Yahoo!’s business forecasts are consistent with what we outlined in our last earnings call. As you know, we recently reaffirmed our Q1 and full year guidance, which is a testament to our ability to perform in line with our expectations despite the current economic environment. In addition, our three-year financial and strategic plan which we have made public demonstrates significant potential upside not previously communicated to the financial markets. This plan has received positive feedback from our stockholders, further strengthening the view that Yahoo! is worth well more as a standalone company than the value offered in your proposal, and would be even more valuable to Microsoft. Your own statements have made clear the strategic importance of Yahoo!’s substantial assets and capabilities to Microsoft.

We regret to say that your letter mischaracterizes the nature of our discussions with you. We have had constructive conversations together regarding a variety of topics, including integration and regulatory issues. Your comment that we have refused to enter into negotiations to conclude an agreement are particularly curious given we have already rejected your initial proposal, nominally $31 per share at the time, for substantially undervaluing Yahoo! and your suggestions in your letter and the media that you are considering lowering the value of your proposal. Moreover, Steve, you personally attended two of these meetings and could have advanced discussions in any way you saw fit.

As to antitrust, we have discussed with you our concerns. Any transaction between us would result in a thorough regulatory review in multiple jurisdictions. As a follow up to a recent meeting among our respective legal advisors we had on this topic, and at your request, we provided to you on March 28 a list of additional information we would need to further our understanding of the regulatory issues associated with any transaction. To date, you have still not provided any of the requested information.

We consider your threat to commence an unsolicited offer and proxy contest to displace our independent Board members to be counterproductive and inconsistent with your stated objective of a friendly transaction. We are confident that our stockholders understand that our independent Board is best positioned to objectively and knowledgeably evaluate our Company’s alternatives and to maximize value.

In conclusion, please allow us to restate our position, so there can be no confusion. We are open to all alternatives that maximize stockholder value. To be clear, this includes a transaction with Microsoft if it represents a price that fully recognizes the value of Yahoo! on a standalone basis and to Microsoft, is superior to our other alternatives, and provides certainty of value and certainty of closing. Lastly, we are steadfast in our commitment to choosing a path that maximizes stockholder value and we will not allow you or anyone else to acquire the company for anything less than its full value.

Very truly yours,

Roy Bostock Jerry Yang
Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Yahoo!’s projected financial performance as well as Yahoo!’s strategic and operational plans. Actual results may differ materially from the results projected. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the implementation and results of the Company’s ongoing strategic initiatives; the Company’s ability to compete with new or existing competitors; reduction in spending by, or loss of, marketing services customers; the demand by customers for the Company’s premium services; acceptance by users of new products and services; risks related to joint ventures and the integration of acquisitions; risks related to the Company’s international operations; failure to manage growth and diversification; adverse results in litigation, including intellectual property infringement claims; the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; dependence on senior management and other key personnel; dependence on third parties for technology, services, content and distribution; general economic conditions and changes in economic conditions; and risks and uncertainties arising in connection with Microsoft’s unsolicited proposal to acquire the Company, including the loss of key employees who pursue other employment opportunities due to concerns as to their employment security, increased difficulty for the Company in executing its strategic plan and pursuing other strategic opportunities, and the possibility of significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability resulting from stockholder litigation. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and available at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. All information in this press release is as of April 7, 2008, unless otherwise noted, and Yahoo! does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update or otherwise revise the information contained in this press release.

About Yahoo! Inc.

Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is focused on powering its communities of users, advertisers, publishers, and developers by creating indispensable experiences built on trust. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit pressroom.yahoo.com.

Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Yahoo! Inc.

Yahoo! Inc.
Tracy Schmaler, 202-777-1053 (Media)
schmaler@yahoo-inc.com
Diana Wong, 408-349-4391 (Media)
dianaw@yahoo-inc.com
Marta Nichols, 408-349-3527 (Investor)
mnichols@yahoo-inc.com
or
The Abernathy MacGregor Group for Yahoo! Inc.
Adam Miller, 212-371-5999 (Media)
alm@abmac.com

Copyright Business Wire 2008

News Provided by COMTEX
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]]> By: Murat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2143447 Murat Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:13:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2143447 fanstastic video roflmao fanstastic video roflmao

]]> By: kit http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2141289 kit Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:37:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2141289 ROFL on the video! ROFL on the video!

]]> By: Mobile Boffin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2141227 Mobile Boffin Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:28:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2141227 I can only guess that MS wants to bolster investor confidence with a big M&A play. I don't see where the rest of the value comes from. I do see nothing but issues: - The MS brand gains nothing. As the public will see it, Yahoo's non-threatening and youthful brand will be infected by their "evil" new parent. They will now be complicit in trying to rule the galaxy. - What's left of the Yahoo brain trust will disintegrate as soon as the deal completes. - MS has had organizational issues in the past that took them a long time to recover from. Maybe there are some lessons to pass onto Yahoo but it could also be that MS won't be able to sort out Yahoo's issues easily. - Yahoo culture will not work with MS culture. MS Yahoo will be similar to AOL Netscape! I can only guess that MS wants to bolster investor confidence with a big M&A play. I don’t see where the rest of the value comes from. I do see nothing but issues:

- The MS brand gains nothing. As the public will see it, Yahoo’s non-threatening and youthful brand will be infected by their “evil” new parent. They will now be complicit in trying to rule the galaxy.

- What’s left of the Yahoo brain trust will disintegrate as soon as the deal completes.

- MS has had organizational issues in the past that took them a long time to recover from. Maybe there are some lessons to pass onto Yahoo but it could also be that MS won’t be able to sort out Yahoo’s issues easily.

- Yahoo culture will not work with MS culture.

MS Yahoo will be similar to AOL Netscape!

]]> By: nemrut http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2140148 nemrut Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:28:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2140148 lol..nothing like grown men acting tough while wearing ice skates.. lol..nothing like grown men acting tough while wearing ice skates..

]]> By: What I Will Do if Microsoft Buys Yahoo — Lawrence Salberg http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2140094 What I Will Do if Microsoft Buys Yahoo — Lawrence Salberg Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:12:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2140094 [...] impending Microsoft hostile takeover of Yahoo is getting under my skin. Not since the HP-Compaq merger has there been such a more useless waste [...] [...] impending Microsoft hostile takeover of Yahoo is getting under my skin. Not since the HP-Compaq merger has there been such a more useless waste [...]

]]> By: pligg.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139930 pligg.com Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:21:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139930 <strong>Yahoo Leak To Reuters: Tomorrow They’re Going To Write A Very Stern Letter To Microsoft...</strong> Yahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo Leak... Yahoo Leak To Reuters: Tomorrow They’re Going To Write A Very Stern Letter To Microsoft…

Yahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo LeakYahoo Leak…

]]> By: Alexander Muse http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139592 Alexander Muse Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:52:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139592 OMG! I have never seen that video before. Very good stuff... *splitting sides open laughing* OMG! I have never seen that video before. Very good stuff… *splitting sides open laughing*

]]> By: Anuj http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139476 Anuj Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:19:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139476 If you were to make a movie about microsoft-yahoo's ongoing battle, what title would you choose for your movie If you were to make a movie about microsoft-yahoo’s ongoing battle, what title would you choose for your movie

]]> By: cglace http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139115 cglace Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:36:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139115 haha, that title reminds me of GOB from arrested development. haha, that title reminds me of GOB from arrested development.

]]> By: adityaw http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139013 adityaw Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:05:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2139013 Sometimes you just have to bluff before the river card ... =) Sometimes you just have to bluff before the river card … =)

]]> By: TaT: Yahoo-Microsoft, Yahoo AMP, … http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138983 TaT: Yahoo-Microsoft, Yahoo AMP, … Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:55:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138983 [...] und die werden sehr wahrscheinlich einer Übernahme sehr aufgeschlossen gegenüber stehen. Yahoo hat aber durchsickern lassen, morgen ebenfalls einen sicherlich netten Brief an Microsoft zu schreiben. Scheint so als [...] [...] und die werden sehr wahrscheinlich einer Übernahme sehr aufgeschlossen gegenüber stehen. Yahoo hat aber durchsickern lassen, morgen ebenfalls einen sicherlich netten Brief an Microsoft zu schreiben. Scheint so als [...]

]]> By: Brick Marketing http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138886 Brick Marketing Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:31:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138886 That video was priceless!! Perfect! That video was priceless!! Perfect!

]]> By: Joe http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138654 Joe Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:21:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138654 Please Microsoft, don't buy Yahoo, their not worth it. Please Microsoft, don’t buy Yahoo, their not worth it.

]]> By: Michael B. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138649 Michael B. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:19:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138649 Looks pretty clear to me that Microsoft won't be able to buy yahoo. Looks pretty clear to me that Microsoft won’t be able to buy yahoo.

]]> By: Sean Kelly http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138590 Sean Kelly Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:03:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138590 It is probably time for Yahoo to give in to Microsoft. I mean, enough is enough. It is probably time for Yahoo to give in to Microsoft. I mean, enough is enough.

]]> By: vasudev http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138489 vasudev Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:30:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138489 "Yahoo Not opposed to transaction with Microsoft, wants better deal" Yahoo today responded and sent the letter to Steve Ballmer saying "........we have continued to make clear that we are not opposed to a transaction with Microsoft if it is in the best interests of our stockholders. Our position is simply that any transaction must be at a value that fully reflects the value of Yahoo!, including any strategic benefits to Microsoft, and on terms that provide certainty to our stockholders.........." http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/press/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=303369 “Yahoo Not opposed to transaction with Microsoft, wants better deal”

Yahoo today responded and sent the letter to Steve Ballmer saying “……..we have continued to make clear that we are not opposed to a transaction with Microsoft if it is in the best interests of our stockholders. Our position is simply that any transaction must be at a value that fully reflects the value of Yahoo!, including any strategic benefits to Microsoft, and on terms that provide certainty to our stockholders……….”
http://yhoo.client.shareholder.....eID=303369

]]> By: B.E.T.A. Daily http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138467 B.E.T.A. Daily Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:19:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138467 <strong>Yahoo Responds To Microsoft; Better Offer Or No Deal...</strong> Amidst lots of guess work from the blogosphere about how will Yahoo respond to Microsoft, a letter has been sent out to Microsoft from the Yahoo’s Board of Directors and CEO Jerry Yang. As anticipated by the blogosphere, the letter mentions tha... Yahoo Responds To Microsoft; Better Offer Or No Deal…

Amidst lots of guess work from the blogosphere about how will Yahoo respond to
Microsoft, a letter has been sent out to Microsoft from the Yahoo’s Board of Directors and CEO Jerry Yang.
As anticipated by the blogosphere, the letter mentions tha…

]]> By: Adrian http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138308 Adrian Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:29:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138308 I can't wait to see the outcome. This deal has been going on for agessss (2 months). I guess its about time. : ) I can’t wait to see the outcome. This deal has been going on for agessss (2 months). I guess its about time. : )

]]> By: Jason Jenkins http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138096 Jason Jenkins Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:11:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138096 the video was pure comedy!! the video was pure comedy!!

]]> By: Microsoft vs. Yahoo lol-fight « Alexander Marktl - Web2Geek http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138074 Microsoft vs. Yahoo lol-fight « Alexander Marktl - Web2Geek Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:03:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138074 [...] 7, 2008 TechCrunch hat den Übernahmefight Microsoft - Yahoo mit diesem Video wohl am besten auf den Punkt gebracht. [...] [...] 7, 2008 TechCrunch hat den Übernahmefight Microsoft - Yahoo mit diesem Video wohl am besten auf den Punkt gebracht. [...]

]]> By: web hosting http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138051 web hosting Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:54:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/06/yahoo-leaks-that-tomorrow-theyre-going-to-write-a-very-stern-letter-to-microsoft/#comment-2138051 I think microsoft should pull out their offer rather than initiate further negotiation. I think microsoft should pull out their offer rather than initiate further negotiation.

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