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Just to piggy back on this, many of these companies are skipping IPO's because there's enough private equity to give them the funds they needs. Previously this

Just to piggy back on this, many of these companies are skipping IPO's because there's enough private equity to give them the funds they needs. Previously this wasn't the case.

jahnu 9y ago
There is also more scrutiny once you are public. Staying private can keep the authorities at bay.
- philsnow 9y ago
  not just the authorities; the moves your company makes are scrutinized by shareholders and then you have to deal (more) with the court of public opinion.