You already know that Satyam Computer Services
That wasn't always the case. Back in January, Satyam was rocked to the core by the revelation of habitual accounting shenanigans. For a while, the company looked as if it were destined to file for bankruptcy protection, or to get nationalized by the Indian government.
According to Economic Times, IBM
There are about 130 bids on Satyam's table, including "expressions of interest" from private buyout firms Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts and TPG Capital. Hewlett-Packard
So if I were a Satyam shareholder who got blindsided by the accounting scandals and never got around to unwinding my position, I might hold tight today. Turnaround-hunting investors could also go sniffing around Satyam these days, because a buyout would almost certainly put a premium on these shares.
Just be mindful of the risks: Until Satyam's new board and auditors figure out exactly how deep the damage from the accounting problems may run, there's no way to know for sure that the company is worth saving at any price. An investment here could be rewarding if you're lucky, but it's definitely a roll of the dice.
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