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Examining the potential fallout from a buyout also raises eyebrows regarding Musk’s financial strategy. Could he sell off Tesla shares to raise the necessary cash? Previous trends suggest that Musk is no stranger to liquidating shares when faced with financial obligations. However, shareholders remain apprehensive about such moves, particularly given how Musk's financial intricacies have previously influenced stock market performance.
There’s also skepticism surrounding whether the bid of $97 billion is merely to elevate the company's market watermark without the pretense of serious acquisition intent. Analysts speculate whether this reflect a genuine interest or an opportunistic maneuver that creates pressure on OpenAI to reconsider its approach.