Re:US Intel
by davedx on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @12:29PM
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Yeah he could have explained that more, maybe he's assuming familiarity with other public-private ventures around the world?
If I was explaining it I would say "a huge equity stake gives you a lot of votes and influence over the company's strategic direction", including what the returns to shareholders should look like.
Think of railways in countries where the government has say, a 50% stake.
Re:US Intel
by cthalupa on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @10:42PM
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Except what the government purchased is a block of non-voting shares as long as the government holds them. So what benefit does that provide over grants?
If I was explaining it I would say "a huge equity stake gives you a lot of votes and influence over the company's strategic direction", including what the returns to shareholders should look like.
Think of railways in countries where the government has say, a 50% stake.