Verizon Said to Be Close to Revised Yahoo Deal

The transcript discusses the Yahoo-Verizon deal, highlighting Yahoo's shareholder satisfaction despite a $250 million discount due to potential risks. AOL's CEO Tim Armstrong expresses interest in Yahoo, emphasizing the need to assess value changes post-breaches. Verizon aims to integrate Yahoo with AOL and explore further acquisitions, including a potential deal with Charter Communications. Meanwhile, Yahoo's remaining assets, including stakes in Yahoo Japan and Alibaba, are under consideration for future monetization by Altaba.

What was a major risk for Yahoo if the Verizon deal did not go through?

• Yahoo would have to increase its workforce.

• Yahoo would have to close its internet business.

• Yahoo would have to merge with AOL.

• Yahoo would have to rerun the sales auction.

Why was Verizon willing to accept a low discount in the Yahoo deal?

• Verizon wanted to avoid legal issues.

• Verizon wanted to focus on its core business.

• Verizon wanted to quickly move on to other acquisitions.

• Verizon wanted to merge with SoftBank.

What was Tim Armstrong's view on the Verizon-Yahoo deal?

• He was skeptical about the deal's success.

• He believed Yahoo had no strategic value.

• He was hopeful and valued Yahoo highly.

• He thought the deal was unnecessary.

What is a potential future step for Verizon after acquiring Yahoo?

• Acquiring Charter Communications.

• Merging with Yahoo Japan.

• Selling off AOL.

• Focusing solely on Yahoo's internet business.

What are the key assets left with Altaba after the Yahoo deal?

• Yahoo's email service and search engine.

• Yahoo Japan and Alibaba.

• Yahoo's social media platforms.

• Yahoo's news and finance sections.