State Antitakeover Statutes

question 98

Multiple Choice

State antitakeover statutes:

• A)generally require additional filings beyond Williams Act requirements.
• B)generally deal with corporate governance.
• C)are valid only against corporations formed after passage of the law.
• D)none of the above

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