Tesla 'Very Unlikely' to Do a Traditional LBO, Says GSO's Scott

The transcript discusses the challenges of taking a company private through a leveraged buyout (LBO), highlighting the difficulty of adding leverage to a company with negative cash flow and operational issues. It compares the situation to Dell's smaller-scale LBO, emphasizing the importance of market access and convertible debt. The conversation also explores the implications for retail investors and the complexities of managing equity in a private company.

What challenges are mentioned regarding putting leverage on the company?

What factors are considered when discussing the company's ability to fund its business?

What concerns are raised about lending money to the company to take it private?

How does the cash flow situation of the company compare to Dell?

What are the implications of going private for the company's debt structure?