• Sordid@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    If the company can be made profitable, why isn’t it? Why wouldn’t the current owner rake in some profits before selling? Surely a company that is already profitable would be even more attractive for buyers.

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      1 year ago

      Because it takes time to get that potential.

      The sellers want money now, while the buyers are okay with waiting.

      • Sordid@kbin.social
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        1 year ago

        Reddit has been around for 18 years, though. Surely that’s more than enough time to start turning a profit if the company is capable of it?