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uncledog



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:14 pm    Post subject: YAHOO' comment Reply with quote

In addition, we are aware that there has been much discussion around the allocation of the Alibaba IPO proceeds," said Ken Goldman, CFO of Yahoo. "We would like to take this opportunity to let our investors know that we are committed to return at least half of the after-tax IPO proceeds to shareholders, in line with our overarching commitment to maximizing shareholder value through prudent capital allocation."

In this case, Do' proceeds 'mean sales or profits?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:01 pm    Post subject: Re: YAHOO' comment Reply with quote

uncledog wrote:
In addition, we are aware that there has been much discussion around the allocation of the Alibaba IPO proceeds," said Ken Goldman, CFO of Yahoo. "We would like to take this opportunity to let our investors know that we are committed to return at least half of the after-tax IPO proceeds to shareholders, in line with our overarching commitment to maximizing shareholder value through prudent capital allocation."

In this case, Do' proceeds 'mean sales or profits?


I would expect the IPO proceeds would be the money they got from sending out the IPO, and they are planning to take half of the money they made and return it to shareholders.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for your reply.
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