1a,
I think you are dreaming if you think employees will be able to buy the company or enough shares to control the company at the current market cap. Where do you think the shares are gonna come from? Most people holding Qantas stock now are losing money and I doubt they would sell for anything under $2.50ish. A successful bid would need to be pitched at the $3 to $3.50 range IMO. You can have my shares for $2.80 a piece!