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Microsoft had raised its bid to $33 per share but Yahoo wanted anything between $35-$37 per share. And Microsoft was not willing to pay more than $33 per share. Besides that they did not find it sensible enough to take the deal directly to the share holders. Therefore, finally Microsoft walked away. After the deal was closed Steve Ballmer sent an e-mail to all his employees which is as follows: