Greenmail Requires That a Friendly Suitor Is Given an Option

question 22

True/False

Greenmail requires that a friendly suitor is given an option to buy a valuable piece of property owned by the target corporation should a hostile bidder gain control of the corporation.

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Definitions:

Mutual Rescission

An agreement between the parties to cancel their contract, releasing the parties from further obligations under the contract. The object of the agreement is to restore the parties to the positions they would have occupied had no contract ever been formed.

Additional Consideration

Extra benefits or compensation promised or provided beyond the original agreement, often used to modify or amend contracts.

Appraiser's Evaluation

An assessment or estimation of the value of a property or item, conducted by a qualified appraiser.

Substandard

Falling below the usual or required standard, often used to describe products or services that do not meet the expected level of quality.