Comments on: Yahoo braces for Icahn fight

By: yahoo, internet, us

yahoo, internet, us — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:31:50 +0000

Wow, I’m surprised so many shareholders are willing to sell out for a few extra bucks…

Carl Ichan will destroy Yahoo. His stated intention is to sell the company and as a result he will not have any negotiating power with Microsoft. He’s interested in neither ensuring the long term prosperity of the company, technological innovation on the Internet, nor the welfare of Yahoo employees.

I’d sell my shares and resign from the company if his board wins the proxy vote.

By: Abbas, Tehran

Abbas, Tehran — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:48:38 +0000

I think the big ball here is just the google effect which should be competed with. Yahoo could not do it and was hit back hard. Who can do it? Certainly it’s not Icahn. Supporting Micrsoft’s cause will benefit both Icahn and Yahoo and all those who are concerned by the lone-riding Google.

By: Steven Mather, Tampa FL

Steven Mather, Tampa FL — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:27:36 +0000

Duh! Ichan has a history and his only interest is in his profits, but the minority shareholders will reap the benefit also. The mere suggestion that he’ll dismantle Yahoo piece meal is ridiculous. The sum of it’s assets is greater than the individual pieces, and Ichan (and Microsoft) know that. Let Ichan have his proxy board and all shareholder value will increase, not just Ichan’s 4%. Holding on or selling out is the only decision the minority shareholder needs to make after the Microsoft sale.

By: marinello2003

marinello2003 — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:41:22 +0000

Microsoft is eating Google’s dust. They have to PAY people to use their search, and still people are using Google instead. They are loosing and loosing fast and their only shred of hope is by acquiring Yahoo. Microsoft needs Yahoo way more than Yahoo needs Microsoft. So I think if Microsoft were smart, they would just raise their bid and get it over with. http://stocksbuyorsell.com

By: Nav, Columbus OH

Nav, Columbus OH — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:39:33 +0000

What is the concern of a shareholder? It is to maximise the share value and make money – some in short term and some in the long term. When the current YHOO! board appears incapable of doing achieving this on their own, I think it is good for any shareholder to support Icahn’s board and force a MSFT acquisition. This is the only move that can save a sinking YHOO!

By: T Thomas Davison,MI

T Thomas Davison,MI — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:46:47 +0000

I owned Yahoo stock for a while but managed to get at breakeven, after determining that the company was going no where fast, and from what I can tell they still aren’t going anywhere. Better to sell out and get the job done.

By: Marilyn, Seattle, WA

Marilyn, Seattle, WA — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:01:02 +0000

Why would we vote for Yang’s stooges who enrich the Hollywood buffoon, Yang, Bostock et al? Yang DESTROYED shareholder value, and we NO longer have confidence in Yang…so our shares go to Icahn or MSFT, or anyone who can actually BOOST its value, by ANY means. Hasta la vista, YANG!!!!!

By: Doug, arlington hgts,Il

Doug, arlington hgts,Il — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:44:26 +0000

Icahn’s slate has my vote. YHOO’s management has failed.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:31:52 +0000

Wow … it’s amazing how the average shareholders of yahoo are willing to vote for Icahn. He does not, and I repeat, does not have the average shareholders in mind. He can care less. As another person said, he’s out to make quick money. Look at his track record and the companies he has dismantled. Now the average shareholders are not exactly reaping the benefits of his carnage. He has no interest in yahoo nor its shareholders. Those who owns a substantial amount of yahoo shares, such as himself, will benefit from this, not the regular shareholder. Jerry should have started buying back his company when he regained the helm.

By: Chuck, Portland, Oregon

Chuck, Portland, Oregon — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:21:43 +0000

So, when Carl Icahn dismantles Yahoo and sells it off piecemeal division at a time or at a cut rate to Microsoft, then what? Icahn does not have Yahoo’s best interests at heart nor the investments of other Yahoo stockholders. He has a large stake in Microsoft and wants to sweeten it. Why should one billionaire who probably doesn’t even know how to use email be permitted to destroy a company like Yahoo just because HE CAN?

By: Rich, Saint Paul, MN

Rich, Saint Paul, MN — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:38:52 +0000

I’m also a shareholder and can’t wait to vote for Icahn’s replacement board

By: bato chgo. il.

bato chgo. il. — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:44:51 +0000

Carl Icahn and his posse are out to make a quick buck for themselves.Total regards for yhoo holders is the last thing on their mind.

By: Mydad from Carson, CA

Mydad from Carson, CA — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:40:32 +0000

As a Yahoo share holder, I will vote for Icahn’s ten-memeber slate.