Source: LinuxWorld
Story Link: http://www.linuxworld.com/story/44071.htm

Facing almost certain defeat in its pursuit of PeopleSoft, Oracle is eyeing other candidates and possibly BEA. "Faced with a tough, if not losing, battle for PeopleSoft, Oracle executives said Thursday that they were considering other acquisitions... Henley (CFO, Chairman) said Oracle had been 'looking at a variety of areas' but didn't identify any potential takeover targets. It has expressed interest in BEA as well as reserve over the price."