SoftBank"s Yahoo Japan in merger talks with Line, shares jump

SoftBank's Yahoo Japan, one of Japan's top internet firms, confirmed it is in talks to merge with Line Corp , a $27 billion union that would bring the messaging app operator under the SoftBank umbrella in a major tech shake-up......»»

SoftBank's Yahoo Japan is in talks to merge with messaging app operator Line Corp to create a $27 billion tech giant. David Pollard reports......»»

Yahoo! Japan, which changed its name to Z Holdings Corporation (OTC: YAHOY) last month, and Line Corporation (NYSE: LN) saw their shares surge on Wednesday amidst news of merger talks. 0 read more.....»»

Two of Japan’s internet leaders — news and shopping site Yahoo Japan and chat app Line — are in talks over a combination that could expand SoftBank Group Corp.’s empire, the companies said Thursday......»»

The Softbank-owned operator of search engine Yahoo Japan is in talks to merge with messaging app firm Line, a union that would create a group extending from retail to mobile payments in one of the biggest Japanese tech deals of the year......»»

Japan's SoftBank Corp plans to merge internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line Corp to create a $30 billion tech giant, as it bags struggling internet companies to bulk up against rivals like Rakuten Inc ......»»

Japanese telco SoftBank Corp on Monday announced plans to merge its internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line Corp as it scoops up troubled internet companies to bulk up against rivals like Rakuten Inc ......»»

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The shares of SoftBank Group Corporation (OTC: SFTBY) surged in early Wednesday trade in Tokyo as a United States judge approved the merger of its troubled telecommunications carr.....»»

The shares of SoftBank Group Corporation (OTC: SFTBY) surged in early Wednesday trade in Tokyo as a United States judge approved the merger of its troubled telecom read more.....»»

Shares of SoftBank Group Corp. soared more than 13% in early trading We.....»»

Naver: Line-Yahoo Japan Merger To Create Explosive Synergy.....»»

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SoftBank Corp plans to merge internet subsidiary Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line Corp to create a $30 billion tech group, as it strives to compete more effectively with local rival Rakuten and U.S. tech powerhouses......»»

Yahoo! Japan and Line Confirm Merger.....»»

Japan’s SoftBank Corp plans to merge internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line Corp to create a $30 billion tech giant, as it bags struggling internet companies to bulk up against rivals. Francis Maguire reports......»»

Internet portal Yahoo Japan Corp. and chat app Line said Monday they have reached a basic agreement to merge in a deal that includes buying out Line Corp.’s minority shareholders......»»

With the US and UK closed for holiday, European shares rose on Monday led by automaker stocks following confirmation of merger talks between Fiat Chrysler and Renault, which sent the two companies surging... ... and after E.....»»

Japan's SoftBank Corp said on Wednesday it would buy 456.5 billion yen ($4.15 billion) worth of new shares to be issued by Yahoo Japan Corp, boosting its stake to 44.64 percent from 12.08 percent......»»