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Microsoft still keen on Yahoo bid Microsoft still keen on Yahoo bid
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Software giant Microsoft has said it would be willing to again talk to Yahoo about a possible takeover if the search firm had a new board of directors. Software giant Microsoft says it would be willing to re-open talks with Yahoo about a possible takeover if the search firm had a new board of directors.
Microsoft had offered to buy its rival's search business, but was rebuffed with Yahoo saying "it made no sense financially or strategically". Microsoft had offered to buy its rival's search business but was rebuffed by Yahoo last month.
Since then, a number of investors have criticised Yahoo's decision. A number of investors have criticised Yahoo's decision and urged other shareholders to back a takeover.
They have called for changes to Yahoo's management, and have urged other shareholders to back a takeover. Microsoft said it could start talks with a newly elected board after Yahoo's August shareholder meeting.
The software giant said in a statement it would be interested in discussing two options - buying the "search function with larger financial guarantees" or "purchasing the whole company".
Shareholder Carl Icahn is trying to oust Yahoo's board, including the Internet firm's co-founder and chief executive Jerry Yang.Shareholder Carl Icahn is trying to oust Yahoo's board, including the Internet firm's co-founder and chief executive Jerry Yang.
US billionaire Icahn, who has amassed a 5% stake in Yahoo, has been in talks with Microsoft over the past week about a possible deal.
Yahoo shares rose more than 10% to $23.55 after the news.