The other way for them to go public, an IPO, would take on the order of 6 months and 8-10% of whatever they raised (this includes commissions plus fixed costs). BUT .... if you want it done in a hurry, then do it exactly like they're doing it. Pay 5% to previous owner (instead of 7% commission), and then buy up all you can on the open market before the price goes up too much. There's so much $$$ to be made on this deal, but time is of the essence! A delay of 6 months could literally cost billions of $$$$. imo