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Rumor: Microsoft's new CEO to be named "sooner than later"

John Callaham — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 20:59:11 +0000

A new report claims that Microsoft will move pretty quickly to name a new CEO for the company to replace Steve Ballmer, with one unnamed source stating, "This job will be filled sooner than later." Read more...

Microsoft offering activist investor ValueAct a spot on its board

John Callaham — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 22:32:20 +0000

Microsoft is offering a spot on its board of directors to the president of ValueAct Capital Management, which may cool down rumors that ValueAct wants to force major changes to Microsoft. Read more...

ValueAct CEO says firm won't interfere with Microsoft strategy following investment

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:47:07 +0000

The chief executive of ValueAct Capital has said the investment firm won't do any public campaigning to impact Microsoft's strategy after taking a $2 billion stake in the tech giant today. Read more...

ValueAct takes $2 billion stake in Microsoft; is it targeting Steve Ballmer?

John Callaham — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:52:58 +0000

ValueAct Capital is reportedly planning to announce a $2 billion stake in Microsoft, and speculation has centered on a possible move by the hedge fund to remove Steve Ballmer as CEO. Read more...