The Bidder in a Takeover Generally Should Take Advantage of Temporary

question 16

Multiple Choice

The bidder in a takeover generally should take advantage of temporary anonymity to purchase shares of the target before its intentions are publicly known and the target firm's price rises.Such initial purchases establish a _______.

• A)foothold
• B)leghold
• C)armhold
• D)toehold

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