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Yahoo Regroups, Again

Matt Cantor — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:52:04 CDT

Reeling after Microsoft’s failed takeover bid and bracing for a fight with financier Carl Icahn over board control, struggling Yahoo is once again restructuring itself, the New York Times reports. “Any organization change is disruptive,” said Yahoo’s president, but “the flip side of disruption is the opportunity for renewed growth....

Yahoo to Reorganize in Wake of Microsoft Bid

Matt Cantor — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:26:56 CDT

Regrouping in the aftermath of Microsoft’s takeover bid, Yahoo plans to consolidate its myriad branches, the Wall Street Journal reports. President Susan Decker aims to centralize the mail, search, and home-page teams to help boost earnings and justify its rejection of Microsoft’s $47.5 billion offer; some executives already have...

1,000 to Lose Jobs as Yahoo Profits Fall 23%

Matt Cantor — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:25:00 CST

After a 23% plummet in fourth quarter profits, Yahoo's CEO said the company will face job cuts and continued "headwinds" in 2008, the Wall Street Journal reports. Facing decreased advertiser spending, the company will lay off 1,000 employees next month, though it will try to relocate some within Yahoo....

Yahoo! CEO Logs Off

Dustin Lushing — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:48:01 CDT

Yahoo CEO Terry Semel is out. In a surprise announcement, Yahoo said today that co-founder Jerry Yang will take over from Semel as CEO, who will step down immediately. The embattled Semel, who's been the target of recent shareholder ire, will stick around as non-executive chairman; Susan Decker, former head...