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Yahoo: The End of an Internet Giant

Mergers & Acquisitions

Yahoo: The End of an Internet Giant

The assets left over after the the Verizon Communications purchase are now part of a holding company called ‘Altaba.’

By William Sprouse | June 19, 2017

Yahoo Names Leaders of Post-Sale Company

Yahoo Names Leaders of Post-Sale Company

Thomas McInerney will serve as CEO of the new Altaba company while Alexi Wellman will be its finance chief.

By Matthew Heller | March 13, 2017

Verizon Gets $350M Discount on Yahoo Deal

Verizon Gets $350M Discount on Yahoo Deal

The revised sale reflects the diminished value of Yahoo's core business in the wake of two massive security breaches.

By Matthew Heller | February 21, 2017

Yahoo to Become ‘Altaba’ After Verizon Deal

Risk & Compliance

Yahoo to Become ‘Altaba’ After Verizon Deal

The new name reflects Yahoo's transformation from an internet giant to "essentially a vehicle" for holding a 15% stake in Alibaba.

By Matthew Heller | January 10, 2017

Yahoo Reaches Board Deal With Activist Fund

Yahoo Reaches Board Deal With Activist Fund

Starboard Value CEO Jeffrey Smith gets a board seat in a move that may pave the way for a sale of Yahoo's core business.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 27, 2016

Yahoo Says Sale of Core Assets a ‘Top Priority’

Yahoo Says Sale of Core Assets a ‘Top Priority’

The company posted a first-quarter loss but CEO Marissa Mayer said it had made "substantial progress towards potential strategic alternatives."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 20, 2016

Yahoo, Activist May be Heading for Proxy Fight

Yahoo, Activist May be Heading for Proxy Fight

The ailing internet company's board adds some financial muscle with the appointment of two new directors.

By Matthew Heller | March 11, 2016

Yahoo Explores ‘Strategic Alternatives’

Yahoo Explores ‘Strategic Alternatives’

Yahoo's board of directors forms a strategic review committee to reach out to 'strategic and financial partners.'

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 19, 2016

Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo

Activist Urges Management Shakeup at Yahoo

Starboard Value hints at making a bid to oust the Yahoo board if it is "unwilling to accept the need for significant change."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 6, 2016

Spinoff, Interrupted: Yahoo Dealt Setback by IRS

Spinoff, Interrupted: Yahoo Dealt Setback by IRS

IRS declares its dislike for spinoffs that are largely investment vehicles, suggesting Yahoo's Alibaba transaction would not gain tax-free status.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 15, 2015

IRS Puts Cloud Over Yahoo’s Alibaba Spinoff

IRS Puts Cloud Over Yahoo’s Alibaba Spinoff

The company may have to choose between scrapping the spinoff or risking a huge capital gains tax bill.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 9, 2015

Apple Exec Is Top-Paid Woman

Apple Exec Is Top-Paid Woman

Apple's senior vice president of retail Angela Ahrendts earned $82.6 million in 2014, ahead of former Oracle CFO Safra Katz.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 5, 2015

Yahoo Shutting Down Only Office in China

Global Business

Yahoo Shutting Down Only Office in China

Since October, Yahoo has cut between 700 and 900 employees in locations including Bangalore, India, and Canada as part of Marissa Mayer's cost cuts.

By Matthew Heller | March 19, 2015

Activist Investor to Yahoo: No Big Deals

Activist Investor to Yahoo: No Big Deals

Starboard Value threatens Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer over speculation on what the company will do with its Alibaba stake.

By Matthew Heller | January 9, 2015

What Will Yahoo Do Now?

What Will Yahoo Do Now?

An early backer of Alibaba, Yahoo could make as much as $9 billion before taxes from selling shares. But what will CEO Marrisa Mayer do with the cash?

By Iris Dorbian | September 19, 2014