A day after Microsoft announced plans to acquire Nokia's mobile division, the Redmond-based organization might be eyeing a deal with BlackBerry as well.
According to a Bloomberg report, Microsoft is interested in buying BlackBerry since the Canadian manufacturer is allegedly seeking a buyer.
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An acquisition of BlackBerry might not be a farfetched idea following an announcement the company made in early August.
BlackBerry formed a Special Committee in August in order to "explore strategic alternatives to enhance value and increase scale" for the BlackBerry 10's rollout.
"These alternatives could include, among others, possible joint ventures, strategic partnerships or alliances, a sale of the Company or other possible transactions," said BlackBerry in a statement.
"There can be no assurance that this exploration process will result in any transaction," BlackBerry added in the statement. "The Company does not currently intend to disclose further developments with respect to this process, unless and until its Board of Directors approves a specific transaction or otherwise concludes the review of strategic alternatives."
According to WPCentral's Daniel Rubino, Microsoft may be waiting for BlackBerry to "shed" some of the 17,000 employed with the Canadian manufacturer or for BlackBerry to become "cheaper and more desperate."
The Bloomberg report arrives as Microsoft and Nokia recently confirmed a deal for the Redmond organization to purchase Nokia's mobile operations for $7.2 billion.
As Latinos Post reported, the deal is projected to be approved by Nokia shareholders and a variety of countries by early 2014.
"It's a bold step into the future - a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies," said Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer in a statement. "Bringing these great teams together will accelerate Microsoft's share and profits in phones, and strengthen the overall opportunities for both Microsoft and our partners across our entire family of devices and services."
With the acquisition, Nokia's President and current CEO Stephen Elop transitions to Executive Vice President of Devices and Services.
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