I think that’s exactly how outside USA works - much like any other player on the market, if you buy a company it’s yours, in this case taxpayers with dividends going to taxpayers (ie state budget). It can still be sold at any point, just not for free.
Private companies/funds “bail out” companies all the time in exchange for various financial assets that can usually be converted into capital if the distressed company can’t hold up to the terms.
I think that’s exactly how outside USA works - much like any other player on the market, if you buy a company it’s yours, in this case taxpayers with dividends going to taxpayers (ie state budget). It can still be sold at any point, just not for free.
Private companies/funds “bail out” companies all the time in exchange for various financial assets that can usually be converted into capital if the distressed company can’t hold up to the terms.