Reuters

Users and industry officials said the tax was excessive and could hinder growth.

The arrangement had raised conflict of interest concerns.

But third-quarter results beat analysts’ expectations.

Confidentiality agreements had prevented disclosure of bankruptcy details.

In other news, Daimler is selling its four-percent stake in the electric carmaker.

Revenue did rise as it added customers to its wireless business.

The office-supply retailer disclosed the investigation after a security reporter’s blog post.

ShoreTel’s board rejected the offer earlier this month.