Business Question..

[Optional]

Has anyone ever been involved with, or been a party to, taking a public business private?
Why would a company want to do this?
What are the benefits, drawbacks, etc?

Thanks!

 

[nazzdack]

Quote from Optional:
----taking a public business private?
----Why would a company want to do this?
----benefits.....

1) You wouldn't have to deal with shareholders anymore.
2) You can actually maintain a long-term view and not be obsessed with shorter-term earnings performance.
3) You won't be affected by bearish speculation.
4) There can be less oversight.

 

[nutmeg]

Quote from nazzdack:

1) You wouldn't have to deal with shareholders anymore.
2) You can actually maintain a long-term view and not be obsessed with shorter-term earnings performance.
3) You won't be affected by bearish speculation.
4) There can be less oversight.

That's what I keep telling Lloyd, but ya think anyone listens to me. Naw, that Nutmeg is a putzorino.