Submitted by Denis Lafont-Tr...08.13.2008
Late in 2007, rumors began to surface about a possible acquisition of SAP by Microsoft. The two companies denied such rumors.
Would such an acquisition make sense now that Microsoft has apparently moved on from the Yahoo debacle? Is it time to think about it again? There are plausible arguments for it.
Prediction: SAP will be acquired by Microsoft by the end of 2008. Such an acquisition would need to be formally announced (not completed) by end of 2008 for a favorable judgment. Bets will close on December 22, 2008, while judgment will occur on January 1, 2009, unless events dictate an early judgment.
Let the community decide. Place your bets!
Suggested Odds50.00%
Prediction Close Date:12.22.2008 (EST)
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Comments
@Dennis, nice idea. I recommend the following changes to your suggestion ...
1) Change title from "Enterprise Software" to "Microsoft announce acquisition of SAP by end of 2008".
2) Add body verbiage that indicates that "acquisition need not be completed by end of 2008 for favorable judgement"
3 Suggest changing closing date to 12/22 to prevent sniping bets
4) Add some links that forms the basis of this prediction (i.e. a link to some article)
Looks good to me after the corrections suggested by David.
@Denis, looks real good!
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