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InternetNews
November 8, 2004
Roy Mark |
Oracle Prepared to Drop PeopleSoft Bid Oracle will drop its efforts to block PeopleSoft's defense to Oracle's hostile takeover bid if PeopleSoft's shareholders fail to tender a majority of their shares by Nov. 19, according to an Oracle letter sent to a Delaware court.   |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2004
Tom Taulli |
Microsoft's Gathering Storm During the trial over Oracle's bid for Peoplesoft, Microsoft indicated that late last year it had discussions to buy out the German ERP giant, SAP. What are Microsoft's plans for the ERP market? |
The Motley Fool
February 27, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Oracle: See You in Court Antitrust authorities sue to block PeopleSoft acquisition, but Ellison chooses to fight. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Has Larry Ellison Gone Crazy? With the PeopleSoft proposal unresolved, the Oracle chief preaches more acquisitions. |
InternetNews
September 9, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle Prevails in DoJ Suit to Block PeopleSoft The company said the decision removes a significant roadblock to the acquisition. |
The Motley Fool
August 27, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Oracle Won't Quit The database king extends its offer for PeopleSoft for the 10th time. Is there any profit left for investors? |
InternetNews
October 15, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle v. PeopleSoft Trial Closes A Delaware judge must wade through two weeks of testimony. |
InternetNews
August 27, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle Refreshes PeopleSoft Offer While it waits for a judge's decision, the software vendor extends its $7.7 billion takeover offer for PeopleSoft. |
InternetNews
November 10, 2004 |
Oracle's 'Final' PeopleSoft Offer Rejected The battle for PeopleSoft now goes to the shareholders while the legal wranging continues. |
InternetNews
November 1, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Oracle to PeopleSoft: 'Best and Final Offer' Oracle ups its bid for PeopleSoft to $24 per share and drops most conditions in its continuing quest to buy the software maker. |
BusinessWeek
September 27, 2004
Jim Kerstetter |
Peoplesoft: Ease the Inevitable Fighting Oracle's takeover bid made sense at first. Not anymore. Oracle's bid has plenty of upside for the company, and for investors, too. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004
Tim Beyers |
PeopleSoft Plays Defense The business software maker inks a deal with IBM, but it isn't likely to dissuade Oracle. |
InternetNews
September 24, 2004
Roy Mark |
Oracle Renews PeopleSoft Offer With its previous bid set to expire at midnight, Oracle extends the deadline for its $7.7B takeover offer through Oct. 8. The European Union (EU) also is waiting to weigh in on the acquisition. |
InternetNews
November 21, 2004
Michael Singer |
PeopleSoft Soap Opera Still Alive Merger talks are still alive though strained in the hostile takeover soap opera between Oracle and PeopleSoft. |
The Motley Fool
March 12, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Oracle's Bipolar Quarter The database maker meets expectations, and hints it may not need PeopleSoft after all. |
InternetNews
October 1, 2004
Michael Singer |
DoJ Won't Appeal Oracle's Takeover Plans Oracle advanced its plans to acquire PeopleSoft Friday after the U.S. Department of Justice said it would not appeal a ruling on an antitrust case that tried to block the merger. |
InternetNews
September 10, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle's Takeover Bid Still Faces Hurdles The Justice Department mulls whether to appeal a federal court's ruling allowing Oracle's hostile bid for PeopleSoft, which so far, intends to fight. Ruling Allows Oracle Bid For PeopleSoft |
InternetNews
July 2, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle Trial Comes Full Circle It began with Microsoft/SAP acquisition plans and ended with IBM 's notes on how to create FUD. |
The Motley Fool
July 7, 2004
Tom Taulli |
Software Meat Eaters It's war in the software business. According to PeopleSoft's management, Oracle's hostile bid and antitrust lawsuit is generating bad PR for the firm, which has had "substantial" adverse impact on the company's business. |
InternetNews
October 26, 2004
Michael Singer |
EU Clears Oracle for PeopleSoft Takeover European Union regulators will not obstruct Oracle's hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft, officials said Tuesday. |
InternetNews
November 18, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Oracle to PeopleSoft: It's Your Best Deal In an open letter, Oracle calls its offer for applications rival PeopleSoft in shareholders' best interest. |
InternetNews
October 6, 2004
Michael Singer |
Conway Gets His Chance To Defend PeopleSoft Former PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway took the stand to defend himself against Oracle's lawyers who questioned him about his part in PeopleSoft's Customer Assurance Program. |
The Motley Fool
March 25, 2004
Tim Beyers |
The Case for OracleSoft The author makes an argument for what Oracle and PeopleSoft together could mean for investors. |
InternetNews
July 21, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle/DoJ Trial Goes to the Judge Both sides give closing arguments about why Oracle's bid to buy PeopleSoft is, or is not, good for the software industry. |
InternetNews
March 19, 2004
Michael Singer |
Trade Secrets Barred from Oracle's Servers A federal judge rules that only two lawyers from the software giant can view sensitive information from rival companies like Microsoft, SAP and PeopleSoft. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2004
Tim Beyers |
A Smart, Sleazy Stock Striptease Oracle's dangerous liaison with PeopleSoft mixes flirtation with rejection. |
InternetNews
October 7, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle, EU Extend Deadlines The clock has again been reset for all sides in the proposed takeover of PeopleSoft. Oracle stands by $21 per share, while European regulators mull their investigation. |
InternetNews
March 17, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle Rivals Block Trade Secrets in Court The Department of Defense, Microsoft, SAP and other firms ask a federal judge to restrict access to their confidential information as part of the Justice Department's suit. |
The Motley Fool
October 1, 2004
Tim Beyers |
PeopleSoft Pushes Out Conway The board expresses a loss of confidence, but denies the firing is linked with Oracle's takeover bid. |
The Motley Fool
April 23, 2004
Mark Mahorney |
PeopleSoft's Pandemonium The hostile takeover attempt by Oracle has created unwanted chaos for software company PeopleSoft. |
InternetNews
July 20, 2004
Michael Singer |
Closing Arguments Expected in Oracle Trial A federal judge is expected to hear closing arguments Tuesday in the government's antitrust case against Oracle. Judge Walker may hold off on deciding the case until next month. |
InternetNews
December 30, 2003
Clint Boulton |
Oracle Secures $1.5B Credit Line The business software maker arranges for an additional $1.5 billion credit line in anticipation of a possible takeover of PeopleSoft. |
InternetNews
October 1, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle-PeopleSoft Saga: A Market Ripple Effect The stars are aligning for Oracle's acquisition plans for PeopleSoft. But keep your eye on what all the players in enterprise software applications do if the deal goes through, analysts say. |
InternetNews
June 7, 2004
Michael Singer |
PeopleSoft's Standing Debated at Trial The DoJ's argument to block Oracle's takeover of PeopleSoft hinges on the Global 2000's view of competition in the ERP marketplace. |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Europe OKs OracleSoft A favorable ruling and an uneventful civil trial could mean Oracle and PeopleSoft begin bargaining. |
InternetNews
October 1, 2004
Clint Boulton |
PeopleSoft Fires CEO Conway PeopleSoft's board of directors cites a loss of confidence as the reason for firing Craig Conway, adding a new twist to the company's struggle to fend off Oracle's hostile takeover. |
The Motley Fool
June 24, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Oracle's Bizarre Software Triangle Revelations in the Oracle-PeopleSoft trial continue to entertain. |
InternetNews
December 15, 2004 |
Chronology of a Merger Oracle's dogged pursuit of PeopleSoft was rewarded on December 13, 2004, as PeopleSoft's board of directors agreed to sell the company for $10.3 billion. |
InternetNews
February 18, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Oracle Lobbies PeopleSoft Shareholders In a new letter, Oracle questions PeopleSoft's actions since the June takeover offer and urges shareholders to support the revised bid. |
InternetNews
March 5, 2004
Clint Boulton |
PeopleSoft CAP Could Cost Oracle $1.56B The controversial program is seen as an obstacle to Oracle's PeopleSoft takeover bid. |
InternetNews
July 12, 2004
Michael Singer |
Judge Asks for Clarification in Oracle/DoJ Trial Oracle extends its offer of $21 per share till the end of August hoping to outlast Judge Walker's decision. |
InternetNews
June 18, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle Keeps Microsoft Up at Night Testimony in Justice Department case highlights Microsoft's fear that the "big three" of ERP are slowly inching down to its customer base. |
InternetNews
January 14, 2004
Clint Boulton |
PeopleSoft Extends Refund Program Deadline The applications vendor's program is seen adding to the price of Oracle's hostile takeover bid. |
The Motley Fool
January 22, 2004
Jason Matthews |
PeopleSoft, Oracle Keep Fussin' Oracle continues its effort to disrupt its rival. |
InternetNews
February 9, 2004
Clint Boulton |
PeopleSoft Board Shoots Down Latest Oracle Offer The company's board sets the stage for a fierce fight over the fate of PeopleSoft at the upcoming March 25 shareholders meeting. |
InternetNews
February 2, 2004
Clint Boulton |
PeopleSoft Moves Up Director Showdown with Oracle Shifting a meeting from May to March is just another step in the escalating hostilities. |
InternetNews
March 10, 2004
Michael Singer |
Judge: Oracle Can See Competitors' Info Oracle lawyers can view sensitive information about Peoplesoft and other vendors as they prepare for a June 7 showdown with the DoJ. |
InternetNews
May 21, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle, PeopleSoft CEOs File Depositions Ellison and Conway answer their subpoenas, as lawyers for third-party rivals haggle over releasing sensitive corporate documents. |
InternetNews
October 5, 2004
Michael Singer |
Oracle Wants CAP Ripped From PeopleSoft Lawyers for Oracle asked a federal court to remove PeopleSoft's Customer Assurance Program, one of the last few obstacles in the company's hostile $7.7 billion bid for PeopleSoft. |
The Motley Fool
September 15, 2004
Tim Beyers |
Another Case for OracleSoft A blowout quarter is sullied by lower applications revenue, strengthening the case for a deal for PeopleSoft. |
