Originally Posted by
aldonite7667
United has 7 billion dollars laying around? Even if that did happen, It would be a merger and not a purchase. Not sure if you know the difference.
United could issue stock in a "purchase". Companies acquire (purchase) other companies all the time either cash, stock, or a combination of both. You do know United has re-purchased $5B if its own stock (and counting) that can be used to issue to shareholders of a company being purchased.