Reports: Facebook, Google In Talks With Skype

The companies could be considering partnerships or even a buyout

Sources have told Reuters that Facebook and Google are separately considering deals with Skype. The web video company recently delayed its planned IPO.

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has been involved in discussions to purchase Skype, said one source, while another source said that Facebook has actively reached out to Skype about forming a joint venture.

Google is also in talks about a partnership with Skype, according to an insider.

While Reuters’ first source thought that Zuckerberg could acquire Skype at a valuation of between $3 billion and $4 billion, the others estimated that Skype’s IPO would be likely to raise closer to $1 billion.

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