After the firing of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz this week, the board is reportedly exploring a possibility of a sale. In coming months, there may be a sale of Yahoo’s Asian investments, a purchase of a social media or content company, or partnerships that could help Yahoo get more money from its Web properties. The once-prosperous company has had trouble competing for ad revenue in recent years. Its second-quarter results were its worst since 2005. Still, Yahoo has accumulated numerous assets that could make it a rewarding purchase for the right buyer.
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Few Doors Remain Open for Yahoo
Posted by: Rob Spiegel September 8, 2011 12:36 PMAfter the firing of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz this week, the board is reportedly exploring a possibility of a sale. In coming months, there may be a sale of Yahoo’s Asian investments, a purchase of a social media or content company, or partnerships that could help Yahoo get more money from its Web properties. The once-prosperous company has had trouble competing for ad revenue in recent years. Its second-quarter results were its worst since 2005. Still, Yahoo has accumulated numerous assets that could make it a rewarding purchase for the right buyer.