U.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel

> the government made an $8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock, purchasing 433.3 million shares at a price of $20.47 per share, giving it a 10% stake in the company

> The United States paid nothing for these Shares, and the Shares are now valued at approximately $11 Billion Dollars

I don't understand. Can somebody explain to me how the government made an investement, bought shares, but paid nothing?

If someone from the Mafia comes to you and asks for a 10% share of your restaurant you better say yes.

Yes, but in this case the restaurant was already empty of customers on most evenings.