[Icemaster]

Hypothetically, say your employer goes IPO after years of growth by acquisition.

How does it benefit you, the rank and file employee who holds no grants or options from when it was private? Other than say a discounted stock purchase program?

I see where anyone with stock could benefit (or not if it tanks...), but that's maybe VP/Pres/C level and above. What does the average Joe have to gain from that happening? I've seen it touted as a 'benefit', 'sign we're a great company', 'we're growing up and joining the big leagues', etc...and I see absolutely no value.

Am I missing something? Is this really meaningful? Educate me please...