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Yahoo! Names Fred Amoroso Chairman and Appoints Ross Levinsohn Interim CEO

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Board Announces Settlement with Third Point LLC

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo! Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has named Fred Amoroso as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Ross Levinsohn as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The Company also announced that its Board has reached an agreement with Third Point LLC (“Third Point”) to settle its pending proxy contest related to the Company’s 2012 annual meeting of shareholders. (more…)

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Yahoo! Appoints Scott Thompson Chief Executive Officer

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo! Inc., the premier digital media company, today announced the appointment of Scott Thompson as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 9, 2012 , at which time Tim Morse will resume his role as Chief Financial Officer. Thompson has also been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 9, 2012. (more…)

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