I have first hand experience of an Australian ASX company being taken private: In that Instance it was decided by a share holder vote after board negotiations.

I have first hand experience of an Australian ASX company being taken private: In that Instance it was decided by a share holder vote after board negotiations. Then you get a cheque for the money once it's agreed and gone through. Happens very quickly with no fuss. All very efficient. And that's that. I wonder if the NASDAQ or similar in the US requires a share holder vote?