The Management of Traynor Enterprises Is Fighting a Takeover Attempt

question 335

Multiple Choice

The management of Traynor Enterprises is fighting a takeover attempt led by one of its shareholders. To try and stop this takeover, management decides to offer the shareholder $50 a share if she will sell all of her shares in the firm. Traynor stock is currently priced at $36 a share. This offer is an example of:

• A) A poison pill.
• B) A share rights plan.
• C) Greenmail.
• D) A bear hug.
• E) A golden handshake.

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