Piecyk: Yahoo Is Still Valuable to Verizon

The transcript discusses Verizon's interest in acquiring Yahoo, focusing on the potential for a lower acquisition price due to Yahoo's recent hacking issues. The hack, affecting a billion accounts, raises questions about Yahoo's security and its impact on user retention. Despite the negative implications, Verizon is still interested in Yahoo for its scale and user base. The discussion also touches on Verizon's broader acquisition strategy, including potential interest in other companies like Dish.

What is one reason Verizon might still be interested in acquiring Yahoo despite the hack?

• Yahoo's advanced cybersecurity measures

• Yahoo's declining brand value

• Yahoo's large user base and potential for scale

• Yahoo's strong mobile application presence

How might the Yahoo hack affect its existing user base?

• Users might receive compensation from Yahoo

• Users might switch to other services

• Users might become more loyal to Yahoo

• Users might not be affected at all

What comparison is made to illustrate the potential impact of the Yahoo hack on Verizon's acquisition?

• The comparison to Samsung's phone issues

• The comparison to Apple's market strategy

• The comparison to Google's advertising model

• The comparison to Microsoft's software updates

Why might Yahoo be more vulnerable to hacking compared to other services like Gmail?

• Yahoo's smaller user base

• Yahoo's outdated technology

• Yahoo's larger target size

• Yahoo's superior security measures

What other company is mentioned as a potential acquisition target for Verizon?

• Google

• Dish

• Microsoft

• Apple