what happens if stockholders, like myself, think the buyout price is too low? It seems to me that Bobby C went ahead and got himself a price that would allow him to make money and just get rid of Citrix as easily as possible. what percentage of... — read more 

It's not easy to leave. I've been looking and what's easily available comes with a major pay cut, so I can understand being reluctant to take an offer like that. But after four months of determined searching, I finally received two good offers, one... — read more 

I found this and it seems some Citrites have already posted. I am going to post just not give too much info away. But if Sid from accounting is getting paid more than I am and I'm being worked like a bi--h I would like my raise and title change to be... — read more 

Why are Citrix employees saying this is great news? They were bought by an equity firm and are going private… how is this good? No real company would buy Citrix so you’re stuck with an equity firm. This is nothing to be proud of. It is only going... — read more 

We all know ELT members do read this message board, and this is a message for them. The disastrous GEM and 200% PRSUs were the last nails in the coffin. We all know and accept executives make tons of money, millions. That's fine; that's how the... — read more 

Looking at the earnings release, it's interesting that the non-GAAP result for 2021 is 87% of the 2020 numbers. The day the 2020 earnings was released, the stock was trading around $133. 87% of $133 is ~$116, not $104.

I don’t know what those at the top think about it, but my opinion is that this company could be in big trouble in the very near future. However, they don't seem to care at all? There are still many talented and good employees here, but most of them... — read more 

Similar to this one. Everyone should share their opinions https://twitter.com/thelayoff/status/1460371339928166400?s=21

It's official. I suspected this would be the outcome since the layoff on Nov 15. It was the only circumstance in which it made sense to lay off the people they did. https://www.citrix.com/news/announcements/jan-2022/takeprivate.html

I know my days here are numbered. I am too old and earn too much to survive what's coming. The fact that I survived this long is shocking in itself, considering how many of my former coworkers who share my age/years with the company have already been... — read more 

Is any of this legal? Who is getting paid? When? How?

https://www1.salary.com/CITRIX-SYSTEMS-INC-Executive-Salaries.html

Don't let the title fool you. I was extremely tempted at taking the job. It came down to the reality of the IT world, being a white male in 50s. Only way I was going to take the job was a guaranteed 10 years of work. They wouldn't do it but kept... — read more 

Do people who say there'll be 60% or 70% cuts ever think before typing? Cuts that large would make it impossible to do anything. It would decimate profit, which, you'd assume, is why we're being bought. To make more money for them. Yes, there'll be... — read more 

They think they'll be running the company once joined with tibco. But it'll be the other way around. There will be a Red Wedding for Citrix upper echelons. But they deserve what is coming to them

Joke of a CEO followed by a bigger joke of a legal dude followed by the biggest joke of all. Joking about how much work they all did to justify their PRUS and no doubt mega bonuses while employees are well and truly screwed. Time to head for the... — read more 

Why mention the PRSUs at the GEM when only 1% of employees get them? Are these ELT’s that clueless and brain dead to even mention PRSUs? Holy sh-t these clowns are unreal Now i see the good ole boy network on full display. DK saying we value all... — read more 

I've said this before and I'll say it again. I know it might be tempting to quit right now just to avoid the whole mess but that'd be doing them a major favor. They'll have to give some kind of severance to those they cut. It might not be the usual... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/citrix-systems-to-go-private-in-16-5-billion-acquisition-11643635537

Don't most buyouts go for a percent above?? Citrix should have been at $140 plus with out Elliot and Bob.. Obviously the Sub growth of 50% is all possitive so why would we as share holders accept anything less then $140 plus premium.. Elliot broke... — read more 

Its official, good luck everyone https://www.citrix.com/news/announcements/jan-2022/takeprivate.html

This buyout is bad news for us. Really bad news. Look at some of the other companies where Elliott became part or majority owner. The first thing that's done is cost cutting (or let me translate that: laying off anybody and everybody they think they... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/559148/ As per that article employees in Vista owned companies have to take an IQ test to keep their jobs. IQ tests have been proven as bunk, but looks like Citrix employees are going to... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/elliott-and-vista-near-deal-to-buy-citrix-systems-11643567043?fbclid=IwAR1zvnQ0kBX9pb3D2sxJmmuTJQmoXPy-bTi2-tqCpQT8RY0sWBUHsOlk6cc

Is Citrix going to mail 1099-MISC forms for the Settlement payment?

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/08/leveraged-buyouts.asp Well we know it won't be the "Savior Plan" so are there any educated guesses as to which of the other 3 it will be? The Repackaging Plan The Split-Up The... — read more 

https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/citrix/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=15498831&Cik=0000877890&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1 https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/09/schedule-13d.asp

How are there openings being posted on LinkedIn for Citrix? Like who wants to join this company? It is a mess.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/banks-prepare-14-billion-of-bonds-and-loans-for-citrix-lbo-bid

We should find out quarterly results soon. Why does it seem to me that Q4 results will be a real debacle?

I have an amazing manager who has been doing his best to make my and my team's work easier and to lessen our burdens as much as he can - even when he personally gets in trouble over it. He's just one man so he can't undo what the company is doing but... — read more 

I regret terribly that I lost a lot of time in this company. This has become a place only for those who have no other option. The worst thing for me is that I came here from a company where the situation was much better than here. I couldn’t have... — read more 

No word from Calderoni at Citrix FKO? I wonder why? Selling the company or playing golf.... If you can't be bothered to show up and share your thoughts for $55M then what is the purpose of you being at the helm? Willing to be corrected if I'm wrong — read more 

Anyone got insight into expected vcp % for our bonus payouts?

I came here from a company where the management was terrible. However, even there the leadership did not make such d-mb business decisions as is the case here. If this is not the company where the d-mbest business decisions are being made then it... — read more