Starboard Value LP

Starboard urges Yahoo to buy back up to $4 bn of shares

Yahoo Inc shareholder Starboard Value LP said the company`s spinoff of its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd was a "good first step" but it could do more, including a share buyback of up to $4 billion.

Mar 09, 2015, 21:50 PM IST

Verizon approaches AOL on potential deal: Report

Verizon Communications Inc approached AOL Inc about a potential acquisition or joint venture to expand its mobile-video offerings, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Jan 06, 2015, 07:51 AM IST

Activist investor urges Yahoo-AOL tie-up

An activist investment firm Friday urged Yahoo to explore a tie-up with online rival AOL, saying such a deal could help the struggling Internet pioneer "unlock" value for shareholders.

Sep 27, 2014, 02:54 AM IST