Starboard Letter Urges Yahoo Combination With AOL

Starboard, a hedge fund manager, has urged Yahoo to merge with AOL, citing issues with Yahoo's value and the need for cost-cutting and asset monetization. Verizon's interest in AOL adds urgency to Starboard's push. The potential AOL-Yahoo merger is seen as transformative, focusing on programmatic ad technology, unlike a smaller-scale AOL-Verizon deal. Leadership questions arise, with Tim Armstrong interested in leading the merged entity.

What is the main reason Starboard is urging Yahoo to merge with AOL?

• To increase Yahoo's market share

• To address Yahoo's value issues

• To compete with Google

• To expand Yahoo's product line

Why does Starboard believe a Yahoo and AOL merger is more logical than a Verizon and AOL deal?

• Because AOL is not interested in Verizon

• Because Verizon is a smaller company

• Because Starboard owns shares in both Yahoo and AOL

• Because Verizon is not interested in AOL

What recent acquisition did Yahoo make that aligns with the proposed merger's focus?

• A social media platform

• A mobile app company

• Brightroll for $650 million

• A cloud computing service

What is a potential benefit of a Yahoo and AOL merger according to the discussion?

• Development of new hardware products

• Reduction in workforce

• Expansion into the European market

• Increased focus on programmatic ad technology

Who is interested in leading the merged company of Yahoo and AOL?

• Marissa Mayer

• Tim Armstrong

• Alex Sherman

• Scarlet Fu