Microsoft, Private Equity Reportedly Weigh Stake in Yahoo

Yahoo board could discuss options this week

Negotiations over Yahoo’s future appear to be heating up. As early as this week, the company’s board could discuss offers from interested buyers, including a proposal from Microsoft and private equity firm Silver Lake, according to The New York Times

Citing anonymous sources, the Times said Yahoo’s financial advisors asked would-be bidders seeking a minority stake in the company to submit their offers by the end of business on Monday. Private equity shop TPG Capital is also said to be considering a piece of the company.

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