musk s provide bid. others have indicated their interest in twitter and could even provide financial support for a musk bid. many critics are skeptical of the buyer frenzy that erupted. twitter doesn t have the qualities that make a p.e. deal attractive. even elon said it is not about money it is free speech. the internal rages over his mission to buy twitter. new employee survey 78% don t agree. 69% of surveyed employees said the ceo and board have done a poor job handling this. it appears to be shared by jack dorsey when he threw shade in response to tweet about the board s early days calling it the dysfunction of the company. we have no timeline on twitter s response. the company reports earnings next week on the 28th. they ll address it by then. musk contended he has a plan b
susan lee is in the newsroom in new york with the details. susan. we don t know how much thomas broad voe is bidding but elon musk. the ceo yesterday said the board is still evaluating the musk bid. some of the reports coming out from the all-hands staff meeting suggest employees at twitter are really concerned about potential layoffs, asking about stock compensation and culture if elon musk steps in. we heard elon musk in vancouver and he is expressing skepticism an doubt the deal might go sure. i m not sure i will be able to acquire it. i should also say the intent is to retain as many shareholders as is allowed by the law in a private company, which i think is around 2,000 or so.