Facebook May Let Employees Sell $1 Billion In Shares

Facebook is reportedly considering whether to accept up to $1 billion from institutional investors seeking to purchase shares from employees of the social network, which would value the company at $60 billion.

Facebook is reportedly considering whether to accept up to $1 billion from institutional investors seeking to purchase shares from employees of the social network.

The possible tender offer would value the social network at $60 billion, according to All Things Digital, which cited unnamed sources close to the situation.

If you’re confused about the valuation of the company, or at least feel a little dizzy from apparent turbulence in the value, join the club. Recent transactions on private marketplaces have put the value of Facebook at $70

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