This story is interesting - a mega company is trying to buy another mega company. I can only imagine the intricate negotiations that would take place if the deal was to move forward and the effect it would have on both companies' worldwide subsidiaries and branches.

A link to the story is attached here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/technology/01cnd-subyahoo.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin