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Microsoft CEO says talk of SAP buy are rumours

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer on Tuesday said reports the company may buy German software firm SAP were a random rumour.

Updated on: May 12, 2009, 13:58:57 IST
Reuters | By , Mumbai
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Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer on Tuesday said reports the company may buy German software firm SAP were a random rumour.

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"I have nothing to say about rumours of acquisitions ... positively or negatively," he told reporters, when asked about an acquisition of SAP.

"It strikes me as a random rumour."

Microsoft on Monday sold a $3.75 billion debt issue, sparking talk that it could be readying a bid for the German firm.

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