Skype puts off IPO

Needs time to boost revenues and let its new CEO get up to speed.

By  VoipPlanet.com Staff | Jan 27, 2011
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"VoIP service Skype has reportedly delayed its IPO until later in the year, citing a need for higher revenue and a plan to get the company 'in better shape'," writes Smartcompany's Patrick Stafford.

"This latest report highlights what many analysts believe to be a fairly shaky plan for an IPO, given the company said it has doubts over whether the company can ever become profitable," Stafford writes.

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Skype delays IPO to give it time to increase revenue and clean up "company"

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