Company a Makes a Hostile Take-Over Bid for Control of Company

question 49

Multiple Choice

Company A makes a hostile take-over bid for control of Company B. In response, Company B makes a counter-offer to purchase shares from Company A's shareholders. Which of the following best describes Company B's response?

• A) Pac-man defence.
• B) Selling the crown jewels.
• C) Poison Pill.
• D) Hostile Defence.

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