MSFT Buys English Language
AP (10/29/97): Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) today announced that it had agreed takeover terms with English Language, plc. Upon completion, Microsoft will acquire 100% of English Language, plc, a controlling interest in its subsidiaries American Language, Inc. and Strine, pty., and a minority stake in Scots, plc. A Microsoft spokesperson said, “Words like quality, reliability, [...]