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EBay, investors reach deal with Skype founders

Nov. 6, 2009
EBay Inc. said Friday that the investor group buying a majority stake in Skype has reached an agreement with the founders of the online calling service, clearing the way for the deal to proceed. Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis sold Skype to eBay in 2005 but...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa