WSJ: GoDaddy No Longer for Sale

[the_poet]

World’s largest domain name registrar supposedly no longer for sale.

The Wall Street Journal, which originally reported that domain name registrar GoDaddy was for sale, is now saying the company is off the market.

The Journal reports that the sales process was cut off last week. A number of private equity companies were in the mix, and the story suggests a sale price of $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion was possible.

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[Kate]

Nice publicity stunt

 

[Name Trader]

Not a surprise. I agree with sdsinc.

 

[the_poet]

And I agree with you, guys!

 

[mis_chiff]

There has to be something in the works, why would Godaddy need to
pull something like that?

 

[Domainace]

Bob Parsons is a cunning runt. Best just to watch and not ask.

 

[johname]

You ever think Parsons would sell his chic magnet?

He did it to see what his company is worth in real offers.

 

[Jeff]

The Journal reports that the sales process was cut off last week.

^ Real shocker! :o

A number of private equity companies were in the mix, and the story suggests a sale price of $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion was possible.

Reminiscent of the 1-800-Flowers folks supposedly being present and interested / actively bidding for DUD "Flowers.mobi" once upon a time ... please. :blink: :imho:

Regards,
Jeff

 

[DnEbook]

mmmmmmm interesting to know , i withdraw my offer !

 

[mrjohn]

Considering the offers ($1.5b to $2b) were fairly far about expected value ($1b), it may have crossed Parson's mind that for once in his life there wasn't anything to gain by dumping a golden ticket.

 

[DomainOutlaw]

Interesting. I wonder what new owners would of done if anything.

 

[moustafa]

Yes, Very interesting but i think that Parsons isn't willing to sell godaddy.