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February 1, 2008
Microsoft/Yahoo: The Other Bidder Rumor
Like a few others, I heard buzzing today about at least one other imminent Yahoo bidder, allegedly in private equity, having forced Microsoft's hand (and price). Let's just say that if that rumor was true, Microsoft's high Yahoo offer -- based on strategic considerations, not financial ones -- will pretty much close down that path.
In other words, while it would be interesting, as it would explain some of Microsoft's tactics (as well as some of the wording in its letter to Yahoo's board around having financing in place), I wouldn't expect a Yahoo bidding war now predicated on a private equity player.
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