An Attempt to Gain Control of a fiRm by Soliciting

question 60

Multiple Choice

An attempt to gain control of a firm by soliciting a sufficient number of equityholder votes to replace the current board of directors is called a:

• A)tender offer.
• B)proxy contest.
• C)going-private transaction.
• D)leveraged buyout.
• E)consolidation.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Net Operating Income

A measure of a company's profitability from its regular, core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of a company's assets used in day-to-day operations over a specific period, used in calculating rates of return.