Microsoft, Salesforce held 'significant' talks this spring: CNBC

A Salesforce sign is seen during the company's annual Dreamforce event, in San Francisco, California November 18, 2013.

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Microsoft Corp held "significant" talks with Salesforce.com Inc this spring and was willing to offer about $55 billion for the company, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the situation. (cnb.cx/1IPBIkG) (Reporting by Anya George Tharakan in Bengaluru; Editing by Kirti Pandey)