Could Donald Trump’s next financial move send shockwaves through his media empire?
Columbia Business School’s finance professor, Michael Ewens, gave his expert commentary to Fortune on a high-stakes financial dilemma involving Donald Trump and his media company, TMTG. As Trump’s lockup period for selling shares nears its expiration, Ewens provides his insights into the potential consequences of a massive sell-off or a strategic hold. The risk of a “fire sale” could severely impact stockholders, including Trump himself.
This article offers a valuable window into the financial dynamics that could shape the future of TMTG—and the fortunes of those invested in it.
Why does this decision matter so much? What could happen to Trump’s stake and the value of Truth Social? Read the full article for more about the financial and strategic intricacies that are playing out behind the scenes.
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Michael Ewens
Michael Ewens is the David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance and co-director of the Private Equity Program. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial Economics, Associate Editor at the Review of Financial Studies, Assoicate Editor at Management Science, Associate Editor at the Journal of Corporate Finance, and co-editor of the Journal of Economics & Management Strategy. He received a Ph.D.