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Yahoo Inc has faced significant distraction from Microsoft Corps unsolicited
takeover bid, the company warned investors on Wednesday in its annual report
filed with U.S. regulators.
The Silicon Valley Web pioneer said in its annual report to the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission that Microsofts cashandstock deal, now valued at
$41.6 billion (20.98 billion pounds), may continue to prove a distraction for
the company and its management.
Earlier this month, Yahoos board of directors rebuffed Microsofts offer.
Microsoft has responded by saying its offer is "full and fair" and has raised
the prospect of a campaign to elect a rival slate of directors that would back
its offer.
"The review and consideration of the Microsoft proposal (and any alternate
proposals ...) have been, and may continue to be, a significant distraction for
our management and employees," the company said in its report to the SEC.
Consideration of these proposals "have required, and may continue to require,
the expenditure of significant time and resources by us," the company said in
the annual report.
Yahoo also said in the filing that it faces seven shareholder lawsuits over its
handling of Microsofts buyout proposal.
Four of the lawsuits were filed in California state court and three were filed
in Delaware Chancery Court, it said.
"We do not believe, based on current knowledge, that any of the foregoing legal
proceedings or claims are likely to have a material adverse effect on our
financial position," Yahoo said.
Yahoo has rebuffed Microsofts offer, which represented a 62 percent premium of
its share price when it was announced on February 1, saying it significantly
undervalued the companys audience, advertising platform and investment
holdings.
On top of the normal risks of running an Internet business and the threat of
economic weakness to its advertising supported business, Yahoo called the
Microsoft bid a "significant distraction" for management and employees.
The company said Microsofts bid had the potential to unnerve business and
advertising partners and to make it difficult to retain or hire talent.
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Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKN2747962120080228
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