PeopleSoft 'Poison Pill' Hearing on Ice

UPDATED: A federal judge has postponed his decision on PeopleSoft's (Quote, Chart) last hostile takeover defense against Oracle (Quote, Chart) until next month.

Delaware Chancery Court Judge Leo Strine said he would need more information from both companies before rendering a decision on PeopleSoft's so-called "poison pill" and customer rebate provisions. The anti-takeover measures are designed to make it harder for Oracle to acquire PeopleSoft. The judge set aside Dec. 13 and 14 as possible hearing dates but did not say when he would render his decision.

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