Which of the following is not a reason Yahoo! CEO Jerry Yang as an agent would turn down Microsoft's takeover offer?
A)Yang believed the firm is worth greater than the offer
B)Yang believed that the combined firm would create value for shareholders
C)Yang was working on behalf of shareholders to maximize the purchase price
D)Yang had different preferences than shareholders regarding the firm's independence
E)Yang had hidden information about future projects for Yahoo!

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Jerry Yang would not turn down the offer if he believed that the combined firm would create value for shareholders, as his role as an agent is to act in the best interest of the shareholders.

Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Yahoo! CEO