The Growth in LBO Activity Is Not Simply a U

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The growth in LBO activity is not simply a U.S. phenomenon. Western Europe has seen a veritable explosion in private equity investors taking companies private, reflecting ongoing liberalization in the European Union as well as cheap financing and industry consolidation.

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Definitions:

Greenmail

A situation where a company pays a premium to buy back its own shares from a corporate raider to prevent a hostile takeover.

Outstanding Stock

The total shares of a corporation's stock that have been issued and are in the hands of the public and company officers.

Unfriendly Takeover

A corporate acquisition or merger that is carried out against the wishes of the target company's management and board of directors.

Strategic Alliance

Agreement between firms to cooperate in pursuit of a joint goal.