Verizon is reportedly in 'one-on-one' talks to acquire Yahoo for $5 billion (VZ, YHOO)

Verizon is close to acquiring Yahoo, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Bloomberg reports that Verizon is in "one-on-one" talks with the search giant to acquire the company and that an announcement could come in days.
Bloomberg's report indicates a deal price of about $5 billion, which Recode has also confirmed. This deal would exclude Yahoo's patent portfolio — Verizon instead wants to add Yahoo's internal assets to AOL, according to Recode.
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