turbo47

Lehman Follows Good Bank/Bad Bank to Redemption

Roger,
I like your good bank/bad bank thesis. It isolates the problem, which is the fear based valuation of over the counter illiquid assets. Following the Enron debacle, the FASB implemented mark-to-market imperatives which in concept made sense, but in reality had only unintended negative consequences. When fear and uncertainty become the dominant characteristics in an illiquid over the counter market, the next bid is "no bid."
Further, as a response to Richard, the "heart of the company" referring to Lehman Brothers is its people (employees, traders, sales personnel) who generate substantial profits. Separating the assets, deemed to be unpriceable at any realistic valuation allows a return of focus to the real "heart of the company."
I would expect a separation of assets under the good bank/bad bank concept espoused by Roger to be worthy of an increase in the share price of Lehman stock. In such an event, I would look for a return to the $20+ range for their shares.
IMO.
Turbo