The discussions were halted after Broadcom dropped its takeover price for the security software company during due diligence, said people briefed on the matter. Source: NYT > Business – Michael J. de la Merced
Broadcom Said to Be in Talks to Buy Symantec, the Security Software Maker
If an agreement is reached, it will underline how much Broadcom, a semiconductor giant, has had to change its acquisition strategy after a humbling takeover defeat last year. Source: NYT > Business – Michael J. de la Merced and Don Clark