Well here’s another way to think about: you’re not just “tripling up your cash”, you’re getting a new boss in the form of thousands of shareholders expecting you to meet specific performance goals or else the value of your company goes to shit. Running a public company is hell compared to a private one.

When you take your 7 billion in cash you are free, no one gives a shit about what you do or even cares unless you’re looking to give away some money.