Yahoo Sell Shares in Japan?

Yahoo announced considering a sale of its stake in Yahoo Japan are worth nearly US $ 9 billion before taxes. The news turned out to actually boost Yahoo's stock value.

Citing page CNBC on Wednesday (04/22/2015), Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said the Internet company he leads, has recruited a number of advisors to help evaluate a number of option shares in Japan. He explained that this step does not include plans regarding its stake in Alibaba Group Holding, China.

The investors are pushing Mayer to sell shares of Yahoo Japan separately after he announced plans to release its stake in Alibaba in January. The value of its stake in Alibaba to reach US $ 40 billion."The counselors will help Yahoo determine the most promising potential opportunities to maximize the value of Japanese stocks," said Mayer.

While the value of Yahoo shares rose after the announcement following the amount of revenue recorded very disappointing. Yahoo's stock price rose about one percent from its last closing price of US $ 44.49.But Wall Street suggests more consideration about the plan.

"They took the slow train, emphasis on the process," said Colin Gillis, an analyst at BGC Partners.He warned share sale agreement in Jepan. If it happens it will result in a decrease in the value of the company.

"Recruiting advisory does not mean the plan succeed," said Collin.

Yahoo has about 35 percent stake in Yahoo Japan which has a market value of nearly US $ 25 billion on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

 Internet company Softbank, Japan is the largest shareholder in Yahoo Japan, about 36 percent.