SAP has just purchased web software business SuccessFactors. December 4, 2011- Germany based SAP has announced it will purchase SuccessFactors for more than $3.4 billion. SuccessFactors is a U.S. based web software business that provides cloud-computing services to its clients. SAP announced it would purchase the company for $40 a share, which is equivalent to a 52% premium as of the close of business on Friday. The bid is such that it would be difficult for a competitor to attempt to place a competitive...