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Is it normal to be acquired using stock? From a naive perspective, it seems like a conflation of 1: Getting paid, and 2: Gambling on a stock. Was there part of
by the__alchemist 6y ago
Is it normal to be acquired using stock? From a naive perspective, it seems like a conflation of 1: Getting paid, and 2: Gambling on a stock. Was there part of the agreement that stated the Williams' couldn't immediately liquidate upon deal completion?
- kelnos 6y agoIt's not unusual. Some acquisitions are all cash, some all stock, and some a mix.
- krallja 6y agoThere is usually a blackout period after acquisitions to prevent the new hires from quitting immediately.
- Aeolun 6y agoI think the opposite is more unusual. If you get aquired by Facebook you generally switch your own stock for FB’s one, at least in most of the deals I’ve heard of. Much better for the company to keep their cash free.