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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They’re only 2% short of being able to do that. I think Microsoft has a 49% stake.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Sam has to own at least a percent or two. Even if he doesn't bring enough shares to the table to give Microsoft the edge they need, I'm guessing he's friendly enough with a few shareholders to get them the rest of the way.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I think Sam famously has had a 0% stake

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Huh, that's interesting. But I still assume he must have a good enough relationship with enough investors to convince at least 2% of shareholders to back Microsoft if they were partnering with him on a resolution.