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Alibaba might block Yahoo!-Microsoft deal

by on19 February 2008

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Does not want Microsoft


Yahoo!'s
Chinese partner, Alibaba, will do its best to stop Microsoft from taking over Yahoo!.

According to Reuters and a report in the Wall Street Journal, Alibaba can force Microsoft to hand over more cash, although it could not stop Redmond if it is determined to push through the deal. However, forcing Microsoft to hand over more money could kill off the deal. Redmond shareholders are already starting to squeal that the deal is costing them too much.

Alibaba claims that Microsoft has a bad reputation for monopolistic tactics in China. It has hired advisers to help it negotiate for expanded management independence if Yahoo! is bought out by Microsoft.
Last modified on 20 February 2008
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