Well, that's certainly an article title isn't it. But I mean it. Microsoft, don't you dare touch Valve. You're fat enough already and too big as it is.
Given that Valve is a private company, I hope this would also mean that it’s a bit harder for MS to attempt a hostile takeover by buying up majority stocks.
But yeah, MS can fuck right off. The only reason to buy Valve would be to reduce competition
Actually, private companies can still have shares - they’re just not listed through a public stock markets - and the transfer of such generally need to be approved by the company.
Given that Valve is a private company, I hope this would also mean that it’s a bit harder for MS to attempt a hostile takeover by buying up majority stocks.
But yeah, MS can fuck right off. The only reason to buy Valve would be to reduce competition
Since it’s a private company, they can’t perform a hostile takeover. There are no shares to buy.
Actually, private companies can still have shares - they’re just not listed through a public stock markets - and the transfer of such generally need to be approved by the company.