Verizon Has Approached AOL About Possible Acquisition or Joint Venture -Bloomberg
Source: Dow Jones News Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has approached AOL Inc. (AOL) about a possible acquisition or joint venture, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
AOL shares were up nearly 12% to $50 in late trading.
Verizon hasn't made a formal proposal and no agreement is imminent, the people told Bloomberg.