PayPal’s CEO Enrique Lores is planning to go it alone rather than selling the company for over $50 billion. Wall Street, so far, isn’t crazy about it. https://t.co/nVLu69hjfB
Why now
Thesis: PayPal independence removes takeover premium, adds execution risk
Catalyst to watch: Standalone strategy update or earnings
Main risk: Wall Street skepticism pressures valuation
Why it matters
Management choosing to stay independent rather than accept a reported $50B+ sale removes a takeover premium from the stock and puts execution risk back on the standalone business.
Details
PayPal’s CEO Enrique Lores is planning to go it alone rather than selling the company for over $50 billion. Wall Street, so far, isn’t crazy about it. https://t.co/nVLu69hjfB
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