Before you depend on Google to educate yourself ( both of you) There is a large difference between Private Equity and Investment Banking. If you would like me to educate you. I am happy to oblige.

There is a taxable income that has to be accounted for rather than simply looking at a stock price and assuming that accounts for stated loss and return solely.

GM and Chrysler DID go through bankruptcy! No private funds would have come fast enough ..if ever.. To save these jobs and they amount to millions when you add the vendors and businesses GM and Chrysler do business with.

GM and Chrysler would cease to exist.