Firms Use Defensive Tactics to Fight Off Undesired Mergers

question 2

Multiple Choice

Firms use defensive tactics to fight off undesired mergers.These tactics do NOT include

• A) raising antitrust issues.
• B) developing poison pills.
• C) getting white knights to bid for the firm.
• D) repurchasing their own stock.
• E) engaging in risk arbitrage.

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