http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/suggestions/microsoft-proposes-acquisition-netflix-june-30th Comments for "Microsoft proposes acquisition of Netflix by June 30th" en http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/suggestions/microsoft-proposes-acquisition-netflix-june-30th <p><!--paging_filter--> <p>The facts: </p> <ul> <li>Reed Hastings, founder of Netflix, <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news/index_mail.shtml?ACCT=104&amp;STORY=/www/story/03-26-2007/0004553629" title="Microsoft&#039;s board of directors">joined Microsoft's board</a> of directors on March 26, 2007. </li> <li>Apple TV is supplying competition to Netflix. </li> <li>Xbox 360 is becoming a distribution platform.</li> </ul> <p>This is a prediction that Microsoft will propose an acquisition offer of Netflix by June 30th. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.thestandard.com/predictions/suggestions/microsoft-proposes-acquisition-netflix-june-30th#comments Mergers &amp; acquisitions Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Microsoft netflix Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:34:38 -0800 Larry Kubal 101648 at http://www.thestandard.com