PeopleSoft blames Oracle for its slump (USATODAY.com)

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PeopleSoft blames Oracle for losses

PeopleSoft blames Oracle for losses 07/07/2004 11:15 AM
A bigger boy did it and ran away

PeopleSoft Blames Shortfall on Oracle
Bid (AP)

PeopleSoft Blames Shortfall on Oracle
Bid (AP) 07/07/2004 09:32 PM
AP - Business software maker PeopleSoft Inc. blamed rival Oracle Corp.'s $7.7 billion takeover attempt for weakening its second-quarter profit, a development that could help make Oracle's hostile offer become even more appealing.

PeopleSoft CEO blames Oracle for poor
sales

PeopleSoft CEO blames Oracle for poor
sales 04/23/2004 09:38 AM
Computer Weekly Apr 23 2004 2:18PM GMT

PeopleSoft Blames Oracle for Poor
Results

PeopleSoft Blames Oracle for Poor
Results 07/07/2004 02:19 PM
The company announced preliminary results for its second quarter as poorer than expected, blaming the press from Oracle's takeover bid.

Oracle shaves nearly $2B off hostile
PeopleSoft bid (USATODAY.com)

Oracle shaves nearly $2B off hostile
PeopleSoft bid (USATODAY.com) 05/17/2004 06:13 AM
USATODAY.com - Oracle (ORCL) on Friday slashed its hostile takeover bid for rival Peoplesoft (PSFT) to $7.7 billion from $9.4 billion.

Oracle finally has control of PeopleSoft
(USATODAY.com)

Oracle finally has control of PeopleSoft
(USATODAY.com) 12/30/2004 09:46 AM
USATODAY.com - Software giant Oracle has finally taken control of rival PeopleSoft after an 18-month takeover battle. Wednesday, Oracle said that 75% of PeopleSoft shareholders have tendered their shares. That officially puts Oracle in charge, moving it one step closer to closing the contentious $10.3 billion deal.

PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle Rush to Certify
Apps for Oracle 10g

PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle Rush to Certify
Apps for Oracle 10g 04/21/2004 05:10 PM
One of the biggest stumbling blocks to adopting Oracle's major new release—Oracle Database 10g—will soon be overcome, as PeopleSoft, Oracle itself and SAP ready 10g-certified applications that will be out in the fastest certification release cycle ever for a major Oracle database release.

Oracle v. DOJ: PeopleSoft put pressure
on Oracle

Oracle v. DOJ: PeopleSoft put pressure
on Oracle 06/25/2004 04:58 PM
special coverage Justice Dept. shows Oracle e-mail, says innovations were driven by PeopleSoft rivalry.

Oracle Still Set on PeopleSoft Bid

Oracle Still Set on PeopleSoft Bid 12/19/2003 11:07 PM
Boston Globe Dec 19 2003 9:53PM ET

Oracle Needs to See Beyond PeopleSoft

Oracle Needs to See Beyond PeopleSoft 11/19/2003 11:40 AM
TheStreet.com Nov 19 2003 10:37AM ET

PeopleSoft 1, Oracle 0

PeopleSoft 1, Oracle 0 08/06/2004 06:30 AM
USA Today Aug 6 2004 10:41AM GMT

Oracle looks beyond PeopleSoft

Oracle looks beyond PeopleSoft 01/27/2004 08:41 PM
The database giant promises that developing business applications will remain one of its top priorities--with our without its acquisition of PeopleSoft.

Oracle bid for PeopleSoft on the ropes,
not yet out (AFP)

Oracle bid for PeopleSoft on the ropes,
not yet out (AFP) 02/11/2004 05:42 PM
AFP - Business software giant Oracle's beefed-up 9.4-billion-dollar hostile bid for PeopleSoft was reeling after US antitrust staff recommended blocking any merger.

PeopleSoft: Oracle, SAP Top Competition

PeopleSoft: Oracle, SAP Top Competition 06/09/2004 04:12 AM
Boston Globe Jun 9 2004 8:31AM GMT

Oracle, PeopleSoft -- and Microsoft

Oracle, PeopleSoft -- and Microsoft 06/09/2004 11:36 PM
Business Week Jun 10 2004 4:02AM GMT

Oracle clear to go for PeopleSoft

Oracle clear to go for PeopleSoft 09/10/2004 03:36 AM
A federal judge rejects the US government's bid to block software giant Oracle's hostile takeover of rival PeopleSoft.

Oracle Now Owns PeopleSoft

Oracle Now Owns PeopleSoft 12/29/2004 09:47 AM
TheStreet.com Dec 29 2004 1:28PM GMT

Oracle Discounts PeopleSoft Bid

Oracle Discounts PeopleSoft Bid 05/14/2004 10:27 PM
Internet News May 15 2004 2:37AM GMT

Oracle v. Peoplesoft: the joke is on...

Oracle v. Peoplesoft: the joke is on... 09/20/2004 05:12 AM
Opinion Cash from chaos

Oracle still trying to sew up PeopleSoft
deal

Oracle still trying to sew up PeopleSoft
deal 01/05/2005 06:59 PM
Oracle Corp. extended its tender offer for PeopleSoft Inc.'s outstanding shares until tomorrow night, after narrowly missing the volume of shares it requires to bring the merger to a speedy close.

Oracle lowers bid for PeopleSoft

Oracle lowers bid for PeopleSoft 05/14/2004 08:57 PM
ZDNet May 15 2004 0:46AM GMT

Oracle v. DOJ: PeopleSoft CEO won't
testify

Oracle v. DOJ: PeopleSoft CEO won't
testify 06/28/2004 06:08 PM
special coverage Thanks, but no thanks: Oracle decides not to grill Craig Conway, which PeopleSoft says it had looked forward to.

Oracle Likely to Up PeopleSoft Bid,
Analysts Say

Oracle Likely to Up PeopleSoft Bid,
Analysts Say 09/10/2004 08:41 PM
After Oracle's win in the DOJ antitrust case, financial analysts agree that Oracle will likely raise its offer for PeopleSoft.

Judge Allows Oracle to Bid for
PeopleSoft

Judge Allows Oracle to Bid for
PeopleSoft 09/09/2004 11:50 PM
New York Times Sep 10 2004 3:50AM GMT

Oracle is still trying to sew up
PeopleSoft deal

Oracle is still trying to sew up
PeopleSoft deal 01/05/2005 08:40 AM
Oracle said late Tuesday that it has extended its tender offer for PeopleSoft's outstanding shares by two days, after narrowly missing the volume of shares it requires to bring the merger to a speedy close.

Oracle-PeopleSoft: Why the Delay

Oracle-PeopleSoft: Why the Delay 12/19/2004 03:18 PM
(This is also my col umn todayin the San Jose Mercury News, and an update on yesterday's brief comment.) Monday morning's newsthat Oracle will buy PeopleSoft for a small premium over Oracle's most recent offer was almost the ultimate in anticlimaxes. It was a given, once the U.S. antitrust lawsuit against the deal failed in early fall, that a buyout would happen unless an unexpected white knight showed up to buy PeopleSoft. This deal should have been done a long time ago. More...

PeopleSoft tells Oracle no again

PeopleSoft tells Oracle no again 05/27/2004 06:29 AM
USA Today May 27 2004 10:30AM GMT

Oracle Says It Has Control of PeopleSoft

Oracle Says It Has Control of PeopleSoft 12/30/2004 12:38 AM
I thought the soap opera was over and I’d have to go cold turkey - but I guess I’m being let down easy…Free registration required to read the story. Business software maker Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O) on Wednesday said it has taken control of rival PeopleSoft Inc. (PSFT.O) now that about 75 percent of its rival’s shareholders have tendered their shares. PeopleSoft’s board earlier this month reluctantly agreed to a sweetened $10.3 billion buyout by Oracle,…

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Oracle Bid for PeopleSoft Troubles Cos.
(AP)

Oracle Bid for PeopleSoft Troubles Cos.
(AP) 06/24/2004 06:13 PM
AP - It's becoming increasingly clear that PeopleSoft Inc. isn't the only high-tech heavyweight worried about Oracle Corp.'s hostile takeover bid for the business software maker.

Oracle, PeopleSoft Need Owners

Oracle, PeopleSoft Need Owners 05/11/2004 02:57 PM
The fight between Oracle and PeopleSoft continues to destroy shareholder value. So, act like an owner.

Oracle says it controls PeopleSoft

Oracle says it controls PeopleSoft 12/29/2004 08:06 AM
CNN Money Dec 29 2004 12:39PM GMT

Oracle: PeopleSoft Review May End in Jan

Oracle: PeopleSoft Review May End in Jan 11/13/2003 02:52 PM
San Jose Mercury News Nov 13 2003 2:43PM ET

Oracle Raises Its Bid for PeopleSoft
Again

Oracle Raises Its Bid for PeopleSoft
Again 02/10/2004 02:55 AM
The surprise increase in the offer price signals a new stage in the hostile takeover fight for PeopleSoft.

PeopleSoft, Oracle Keep Fussin'

PeopleSoft, Oracle Keep Fussin' 01/22/2004 03:34 PM
Oracle continues its effort to disrupt its rival.

Oracle Lowers PeopleSoft Bid

Oracle Lowers PeopleSoft Bid 05/17/2004 09:09 AM

Oracle lowers PeopleSoft bid to $7.7 billion: After raising the bid twice, (the last time just two months ago — and that just four months after saying they weren't going any higher), they're now lowering it. I can't even speculate on the implications of this.

Business software maker Oracle reduced its hostile takeover bid for rival PeopleSoft to $7.7 billion Friday, shaving nearly 20%, or $1.7 billion, from its previous offer to reflect its prey's wilting market value.

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Oracle increases Peoplesoft bid

Oracle increases Peoplesoft bid 02/10/2004 02:47 AM
Oracle raises its offer for rival Peoplesoft to $9.4bn as it tries to win over shareholders of the software firm.

D-Day for Oracle/PeopleSoft spat

D-Day for Oracle/PeopleSoft spat 11/17/2003 04:16 AM
vnunet.com Nov 17 2003 3:07AM ET

Despite Setback, Oracle Won't Give Up
PeopleSoft Bid

Despite Setback, Oracle Won't Give Up
PeopleSoft Bid 02/11/2004 01:49 PM
TheStreet.com Feb 11 2004 6:31PM GMT

Oracle-PeopleSoft opponents, careful
what you wish for

Oracle-PeopleSoft opponents, careful
what you wish for 02/11/2004 05:37 PM
CNET Feb 11 2004 9:46PM GMT
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