<p>Tesla chief Elon Musk said Thursday he's not sure his $43 billion bid to buy Twitter will succeed, but asserted he has a "plan B" in case of failure.</p>.<p>In his first spoken comments since the shock offer became public, Musk downplayed his concerns over money, though assembling the funding for an all-cash offer of this size is never simple.</p>.<p>The world's richest person would need to part with some of his mountains of Tesla stock if his offer gets board backing -- which is not guaranteed.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/in-a-hostile-takeover-bid-elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-at-43-billion-1100749.html">In a hostile takeover bid, Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter at $43 billion</a></strong></p>.<p>"I'm not sure that I will actually be able to acquire it," Musk told a conference in Canada, referring to Twitter. He went on to note that money wasn't the primary issue, saying "I could technically afford it."</p>.<p>Musk acknowledged he has a "plan B" if his offer fails, but refused to elaborate when pressed.</p>.<p>"For another time, I think," the billionaire said.</p>.<p>Musk's filing to US authorities on the proposal offered an idea of what he'd do if rejected: "My offer is my best and final offer and if it is not accepted, I would need to reconsider my position as a shareholder."</p>.<p>Musk last week disclosed the purchase of 73.5 million shares -- or 9.2 per cent -- of Twitter's common stock, which ignited a roller-coaster of events, including his refusal to join the company's board.</p>.<p>In his comments Thursday, Musk reiterated his statements that the aim of his bid was to promote freedom of speech on Twitter.</p>.<p>"This is not a way to make money," he said.</p>.<p>"My strong intuitive sense is that having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization. I don't care about the economics at all," he added.</p>.<p>The serial entrepreneur's endeavours include driving a shift to electric vehicles through his automaker Tesla, private space exploration, and linking computers with brains.</p>.<p>His behaviour, however, has raised eyebrows, prompted laughs, and sometimes drawn condemnation or even litigation.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>Tesla chief Elon Musk said Thursday he's not sure his $43 billion bid to buy Twitter will succeed, but asserted he has a "plan B" in case of failure.</p>.<p>In his first spoken comments since the shock offer became public, Musk downplayed his concerns over money, though assembling the funding for an all-cash offer of this size is never simple.</p>.<p>The world's richest person would need to part with some of his mountains of Tesla stock if his offer gets board backing -- which is not guaranteed.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/business-news/in-a-hostile-takeover-bid-elon-musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-at-43-billion-1100749.html">In a hostile takeover bid, Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter at $43 billion</a></strong></p>.<p>"I'm not sure that I will actually be able to acquire it," Musk told a conference in Canada, referring to Twitter. He went on to note that money wasn't the primary issue, saying "I could technically afford it."</p>.<p>Musk acknowledged he has a "plan B" if his offer fails, but refused to elaborate when pressed.</p>.<p>"For another time, I think," the billionaire said.</p>.<p>Musk's filing to US authorities on the proposal offered an idea of what he'd do if rejected: "My offer is my best and final offer and if it is not accepted, I would need to reconsider my position as a shareholder."</p>.<p>Musk last week disclosed the purchase of 73.5 million shares -- or 9.2 per cent -- of Twitter's common stock, which ignited a roller-coaster of events, including his refusal to join the company's board.</p>.<p>In his comments Thursday, Musk reiterated his statements that the aim of his bid was to promote freedom of speech on Twitter.</p>.<p>"This is not a way to make money," he said.</p>.<p>"My strong intuitive sense is that having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization. I don't care about the economics at all," he added.</p>.<p>The serial entrepreneur's endeavours include driving a shift to electric vehicles through his automaker Tesla, private space exploration, and linking computers with brains.</p>.<p>His behaviour, however, has raised eyebrows, prompted laughs, and sometimes drawn condemnation or even litigation.</p>.<p><strong>Check out the latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>