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Their post is really really f'king clever...

It's a massive "hey, we're prime for being acquired - come and get us!" solicitation.

The information contained in the post is fascinating, but its a by-product. What they are really doing in a subtle and suitable way is telling the world they want to receive new offers to be acquired.




I agree, and it's brilliant.


Were I an acquirer, I'd look down on such a shady posting. It seems rather manipulative and without knowing much context, I'd read it as a very inexperienced team. If you're trying to sell, there are plenty of backchannel methods to pass information to potential acquirers.


Shady and manipulative? I don't think so.

If I were a potential acquirer, I would be happy to have a window in to their decision making process.




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