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Microsoft Corporation - Shareholder/Analyst CallTue, Nov 15, 2011
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Microsoft Management Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Jul 21, 2011 • 3 Comments
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Microsoft to Acquire Skype Press Conference CallTue, May 10, 2011 • 1 Comment
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Microsoft Management Discusses F1Q11 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Oct 28, 2010
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Microsoft Corporation F4Q10 (Qtr End 06/30/10) Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Jul 22, 2010 • 1 Comment
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Microsoft Corporation. Q3 2010 Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Apr 22, 2010 • 1 Comment
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Microsoft Corporation F2Q10 (Qtr End 12/31/09) Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Jan 28, 2010
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Microsoft F1Q10 (Qtr End 9/30/09) Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Oct 23, 2009
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Microsoft F4Q09 (Qtr End 6/30/09) Earnings Call TranscriptFri, Jul 24, 2009 • 4 Comments
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- Wednesday, June 12, 4:16 PM Microsoft (MSFT) isn't interested in Nook Media's (BKS -6.1%) digital assets, sources tell dealReporter. The report led Barnes & Noble shares to dive over the final 15 minutes of trading. TechCrunch reported of Microsoft's interest in Nook Media last month, but a source later told Insider Monkey Microsoft "has no intention" of making a deal. Comment! [Tech, Consumer, On the Move, M&A]
- Monday, May 13, 1:52 PM "This deal was nothing more than a rumor ... [Microsoft] has no intention of acquiring the NOOK unit. NOOK is closely integrated with Android ... The acquisition is not happening in the foreseeable future as Microsoft Corporation is assessing its options at this time." Thus speaks a Microsoft (MSFT) source to Insider Monkey, strongly refuting a TechCrunch report about an offer to buy Nook Media's digital assets for $1B. Barnes & Noble (BKS -14.1%) shares have plunged, but for now are still up 13% from where they stood prior to the report. 3 Comments [Tech, M&A, On the Move, Consumer]
- Wednesday, May 8, 10:52 PM Microsoft (MSFT) is offering $1B for Nook Media's (BKS) e-reader, tablet, and e-book ops (but not its college bookstore arm), TechCrunch reports. If true, the valuation assigned to NM is well below the $1.7B given when Microsoft bought a 17.6% stake (diluted to 16.8% by Pearson's investment) in April '12. Documents indicate NM (exc. the college ops) is expected to post FY13 (ended in April) revenue of $1.09B (-10% Y/Y) and an EBITDA loss of $360M, plans to discontinue its tablet line (makes sense, given market share trends), and will focus on content sales. Is such a business worth $1B? Regardless, Barnes & Noble ($1.06B market cap) should see a pop on the report. (FY13 warning) (FQ3 results) 4 Comments [Tech, M&A, Consumer]
- Monday, April 8, 1:57 PM The price tag for Ericsson's (ERIC +1.1%) purchase of Microsoft's (MSFT -0.6%) Mediaroom IPTV unit is in between the $99M Ericsson paid for network management software firm Optimi and the $234M it paid for a majority stake in the LG Nortel JV, says a company exec. Analyst Alexander Peterc points out Mediaroom complements the video assets Ericsson acquired from Tandberg. Meanwhile, chairman Leaf Johansson is striking a positive tone about 2013 mobile infrastructure demand. "I am a little more optimistic on the U.S ... Perhaps Europe too has stabilized." Comment! [Tech, M&A]
- Monday, April 8, 9:44 AM Microsoft (MSFT) unloads its Mediaroom IPTV infrastructure platform business to Ericsson (ERIC) for an undisclosed sum; Bloomberg reported about this deal a couple weeks ago. Ericsson claims the deal will give it a 25%+ share of the IPTV/multi-screen infrastructure market, and points out the global IPTV subscriber base is expected to grow to 105M in 2015 from 76M in 2013. In a blog post, Microsoft says it will now dedicate all its TV resources to the Xbox. The remarks come as The Verge reports the next-gen Xbox will be revealed at a May 21 event. Comment! [Tech, M&A]
- Tuesday, March 5, 9:33 AM Microsoft (MSFT) acquires MetricsHub, a developer of tools that automate cloud management with the goal of optimizing performance. Naturally, MetricsHub will be integrated with Microsoft's Azure cloud infrastructure/app development platform. News of the purchase comes shortly after Microsoft updated Azure's enterprise security/management tools - the company has long tried to differentiate Azure through its support for hybrid clouds and integration with Microsoft's enterprise software ecosystem. (Red Hat/ManageIQ) (VMware/DynamicOps) 1 Comment [Tech, M&A]
- Thursday, February 28, 4:36 PM Facebook (FB) finally makes its long-rumored purchase of Microsoft's (MSFT) Atlas ad-serving/tracking business official. Terms haven't been disclosed, but past reports have suggested the price is below $100M. The purchase strengthens Facebook's efforts to create a platform for serving targeted display ads that can rival Google's (GOOG) DoubleClick. Comment! [Tech, M&A]
- Tuesday, February 5, 9:38 AM More on Dell's LBO: Microsoft (MSFT) will provide a $2B loan rather than an equity investment, as had been reported. Michael Dell will remain chairman/CEO. The deal is expected to close before the end of the July quarter. Dell will have a 45-day "go-shop" period to solicit alternate bids; a $180M termination fee applies. Look for disgruntled shareholders to challenge the deal, particularly given Michael Dell's conflict of interest. But finding a higher bid could be easier said than done. DELL halted. (PR) 5 Comments [Tech, M&A]
- Monday, February 4, 11:49 PM Dell's (DELL) board reportedly scheduled a meeting for tonight to vote on a deal valued at $13.50-$13.75/share. In-line with prior reports, the contributions are said to be as follows: $1B+ in equity from Silver Lake, $2B from Microsoft (MSFT), $700M from Michael Dell's P-E firm, Dell's personal 15.6% stake (valued at $3.6B), $15B in debt, and billions in cash from the company itself. If the deal goes through, there could be blowback from Southeastern Asset Management and/or other major shareholders. 1 Comment [Tech, M&A]
- Monday, February 4, 11:24 AM Dell (DELL -2.4%) is "very, very close" to striking a $13.50/share LBO deal, David Faber reports - he thinks an announcement could come tomorrow, and that Microsoft (MSFT -0.5%) will put in $2B. Dell shares have slumped to $13.30 following the WSJ's report of a $13-$14/share deal price. Update (12:34PM ET): The WSJ now reports the price is likely to be in the $13.50-$13.75/share range. Microsoft is expected to invest ~$2B, Silver Lake over $1B, and Michael Dell's P-E firm ~$700M. 6 Comments [Tech, M&A]
- Friday, February 1, 6:00 AM The deal to take Dell (DELL) private could reportedly be finalized over the weekend and announced on Monday. As already speculated, Michael Dell will gain majority control, while Silver Lake and Microsoft (MSFT) will become minority shareholders, although there's no word on the final price. Barclays (BCS), Bank of America (BAC), Credit Suisse (CS) and RBC Capital (RY) will provide $15B of debt financing. 2 Comments [Tech, Consumer, M&A, Top Stories]
- Wednesday, January 30, 4:59 AM Michael Dell is reportedly looking to gain majority control of Dell (DELL) by adding $500M-$1B of his own money to his $3.6B, 15.7% stake in the efforts to take the company private. Such a combination would mean that Dell would contribute over half of the $8-9B equity payment in the deal, with more money coming from Silver Lake and possibly Microsoft (MSFT). DELL has so far received no other bids, while it's also considering paying a special dividend. 1 Comment [Tech, Consumer, M&A]
- Tuesday, January 29, 3:47 PM Dell (DELL +1.8%) spikes to $13.26 after the FT reports Silver Lake is willing to pay $15/share. Would that be enough to satisfy shareholders who view a $13-$14/share offer as inadequate? (more) Update: The WSJ reports Microsoft's (MSFT) role in the deal remains one of several issues that need to be worked out. However, sources insist the deal remains on track. 5 Comments [Tech, On the Move, M&A]
- Tuesday, January 22, 11:34 AM Microsoft (MSFT -0.5%) - yes, Microsoft - is in now a participant in Dell (DELL +2.7%) LBO talks, David Faber reports. Faber's sources claim Microsoft could provide $1B-$3B in mezzanine financing for its third-biggest PC OEM client to help facilitate a deal. No word on whether Microsoft is also looking to further its hardware ambitions along the way. (more on Dell) 10 Comments [Tech, M&A, Top Stories]
- Thursday, January 10, 1:14 PM Microsoft (MSFT) confirms its acquisition of home automation/media-sharing software firm R2 Studios. In tandem with the deal, Microsoft is naming R2 founder/Sling Media co-founder Blake Kirkorian a VP for its Interactive Entertainment unit, which is responsible for building out the gaming and media content ecosystem for the Xbox and other devices. The move comes as Xbox music/video consumption continues to grow, and Microsoft reportedly works on a media-centric Xbox set-top. (previous) 4 Comments [Tech, M&A]
- Wednesday, January 2, 7:01 PM Microsoft (MSFT) has reportedly beat out Apple and Google to acquire R2 Studios, a home automation/media-sharing startup launched by Sling Media founder Blake Kirkorian. Kirkorian's recent resignation from Amazon's board had heightened M&A speculation. R2 has released a costly Android app for managing home automation systems and has been awarded patents for controlling electronic devices, but has been quiet about its broader plans. Look for Microsoft to bundle R2's tech with the Xbox, Windows 8/RT, and Windows Phone. (previous) 3 Comments [Tech, M&A]
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$NOK $BBRY $MSFT Tero Kuittinen @Forbes: BlackBerry And Nokia - Surprising Signs Of App Traction? http://onforb.es/1ambFhF - View all 1 replies
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hahaha48: I bought my surface pro at tech ed and also one rt and let my son sold it online. Microsoft told me new version very soon. -
hahaha48: Microsoft will tell you want they are going to do in the future and apple will tell you great things will come nut no facts
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Philip Saglimbeni
For every 2 Xbox One's pre-ordered in the US, 3 PS4's are pre-ordered, terrible marketing/strategy by $MSFT: http://seekingalpha.com/a/w3io - View all 4 replies
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Philip Saglimbeni: Yeah, US is most significant to Xbox because they currently control it with 360 and are focusing the Xbox One primarily in US right now
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Philip Saglimbeni: Would be a big blow to lose top position in US, which they are on track to do in my opinion
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Systembolaget
$MSFT Bill Gates joined Linkedin http://bit.ly/11jL5PJ Apparently, his skills and endorsement section are yet a bit lightweight :) - View all 0 replies
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$NOK $BBRY $MSFT Tero Kuittinen @Forbes: BlackBerry And Nokia - Surprising Signs Of App Traction? http://onforb.es/1ambFhF - View all 1 replies
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PS4 of $SNE will: be $100 cheaper, not require online authentication, be used-games friendly. Who would buy the Xbox One of $MSFT now? - View all 12 replies
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hahaha48: retail business is not that important for Microsoft. it is the enterprise business that is the core for Microsoft with strong position
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Sam Liu: If cunsumes hate MSFT, that would not be positive for its enterprise endeavors!
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hahaha48: I bought my surface pro at tech ed and also one rt and let my son sold it online. Microsoft told me new version very soon.
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hahaha48: Microsoft will tell you want they are going to do in the future and apple will tell you great things will come nut no facts
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Philip Saglimbeni
For every 2 Xbox One's pre-ordered in the US, 3 PS4's are pre-ordered, terrible marketing/strategy by $MSFT: http://seekingalpha.com/a/w3io - View all 4 replies
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Philip Saglimbeni: Yeah, US is most significant to Xbox because they currently control it with 360 and are focusing the Xbox One primarily in US right now
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Philip Saglimbeni: Would be a big blow to lose top position in US, which they are on track to do in my opinion
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Excellent for $NOK : $MSFT opening ~700 Windows Stores in Best Buys and Future Shops http://seekingalpha.com/n/n7ru - View all 10 replies
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Abu Bakr Hussain: ..they need to figure out a way to do things like this globally, to sieze the end of the supply chain - to not just 'make stuff' but..
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hahaha48: not likely. Microsoft will not buy a company with a lot of hardware sale.
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Leont68: I think the only time MSFT will consider buying Nokia if it fails or some other company tries to take it over.
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SKS1586: Minutemen: Thanks My friend. High or Low Buy Price is Buyer's decision. Therefore who is me & you in the middle (unwanted non-existent Zero)
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Leont68: Yeah Mr nok > $5 but it might take another year by the looks of things
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$MSFT, $GOOG, Mozilla taps Foxconn to build Firefox OS cellphones http://bit.ly/192Caas - View all 2 replies
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Philip Saglimbeni
$SNE PS4 allows used-games in all formats, no online connection required, major mis-step by $MSFT, Xbox One is in trouble - View all 19 replies
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Philip Saglimbeni: I'm just saying that the approach will come at a cost to the core gaming audience, will affect sales and even make some users switch to PS4
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domi1kenobi: what about the price of the games? If they cost way less than the ones from Sony they also have a winner.. And this model allows them to.
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Abu Bakr Hussain
All the stocks i'm following are red today $NOK $GOOG $AAPL $MSFT et al. Will be an interesting day. - View all 3 replies
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Systembolaget: I like the black urn Apple previewed today - a subtle tribute to the late Steve Jobs. With AMD FirePros inside.
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Rubenov: By the time it's stopped the market would have priced the effects in.
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Jean-Christophe Larsimont
Why You Shouldn't Underestimate Microsoft http://bit.ly/16Ueesm $GOOG $AAPL $MSFT - View all 1 replies
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