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Microsoft Corporation after failing to acquire Yahoo Incorporation, according to a leading international newspaper, is keen on getting hold of social networking site, Facebook. According to the newspaper website report, the software giant’s bankers have been sending subtle signals to Facebook to see whether it is open to full acquisition by Microsoft.
Microsoft already has a $240 million stake in Facebook, which it acquired in October last year. Harvard student, Mark Zuckerberg founded the social networking site Facebook in 2004 and since then it has become one of the most sought after internet activity for youngsters and adults alike. Currently Facebook has more than 70 million active users. Facebook spokeswoman, Brandee Barker, however, declined to comment on the report of a possible acquisition by Microsoft. The creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg in the past has however resisted selling the entire company and has instead preferred to work towards an initial public offering.
