EBay On The Prowl

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EBay On The Prowl

Source: BusinessWeek
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Electronic-commerce giant eBay ( EBAY ) epitomizes the buying spree reshaping the tech landscape, and its mixed record on mergers presents a case study in what would-be acquirers should and shouldn't do to ensure a takeover succeeds. Like many companiesin techdom, eBay has a wad of cash, zero debt, and is looking to fill product gaps by snapping up smaller, nimbler companies on the cheap. "EBay is a strategic player and has a lot of cash, so that is why it could be viewed as more of a buying opportunity

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