A Yahoo executive said it is currently developing its own web browser as part of plans to 'revitalize' its search offering, and would also consider the purchase of other browsers.

Internet company Yahoo Inc. — backed by owner Apollo Global Management Inc. — would bid for the Chrome web browser if a federal court orders Google to divest it as a remedy for maintaining an illegal monopoly,

Yahoo has reportedly expressed a strong interest in acquiring the Chrome web browser if the court mandates its divestiture.