Elon Musk has sold $6.9 billion worth of shares in Tesla to raise cash amid a legal showdown with Twitter over a failed $44 billion takeover deal.
He disposed of some 7.92 million shares on August 5, according to a series of regulatory filings after the US markets closed on Tuesday. Amid mounting speculation over the reason for the sale, Musk posted a series of tweets explaining that the move was necessary in case he’s compelled to complete the $44 billion takeover of Twitter, which he walked away from in July.
“It is important to avoid an emergency sale of Tesla stock,” he said.
- The billionaire also responded “Yes” when asked whether he would purchase the shares again if the Twitter takeover does not take place.
The world’s richest man is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the social media platform after saying last month he would pull out of a deal to buy it.
- Musk has accused Twitter of withholding information about fake accounts.
Twitter expects the court to order Musk to complete the takeover at the agreed price of $54.20 per share.
The Tesla boss has countersued Twitter, although the details of his lawsuit have not been revealed.
Source: RT