What happens when a company that has a whole lot of stock decides to turn back into a privately owned company and someone does not sell their stock?
A buyback occurs when the issuing company pays shareholders the market value per share and re-absorbs that portion of its ownership that was previously distributed among public and private investors.
Can you sell your shares on Carta?
The Carta platform allows holders of Common shares to sell them into the market. Common shares can originate from several places, out of an equity plan: option exercise, RSA/RSU settlements, or ESPP participation.
How do I sell pre IPO shares?
Employers have a couple of options to help their employees sell their pre-IPO shares.
- Organize a liquidity event (tender / secondary) for their employees.
- Allow employees to sell their shares to interested investors.
Can you trade on Carta?
CartaX allows select buyers and sellers to trade shares of private companies according to the tailored specifications of those companies.