>I think there is an SEC rule that prevents large block trades from happening on the open market Not quite an SEC rule, just self interest. You want to get th

>I think there is an SEC rule that prevents large block trades from happening on the open market Not quite an SEC rule, just self interest. You want to get the best price for your stake and your options are to liquidate over the course of a few days in the open market (in which case word gets out) or private placement (usually the best option).