The final round of bids for 's core internet will close July 18, The New York Times reported July 14,citing sources familiar with the details.

Bidders that participated in the final include ,AT&T Inc. andQuicken Loans Inc.Founder Dan Gilbert, along with three buyout groups TPG, , and apartnership of SycamorePartners and VectorCapital Management LP

Yahoo's board is expected to receive nearly $6 billion forits assets, including the intellectual property and land.