The WeWork “Acquisition” (with Dan Primack)
Acquired
WeWork's Governance and Financial Crisis
This chapter examines the tumultuous corporate governance landscape of WeWork under Adam Neumann, exploring how board manipulations and investor pressures impacted the company's IPO. It highlights the financial challenges WeWork faced, including reliance on convertible notes and a significant tender offer, while detailing the controversial role of SoftBank in orchestrating key decisions. Ultimately, the narrative reveals the precarious state of the company, prompting critical discussions on governance, employee struggles, and the larger implications for the business sector.
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