In Merger Jargon, White Knights Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

In merger jargon, white knights are

• A)companies that provide aid to the target firm in a takeover battle.
• B)aggressive acquirers.
• C)executives of target companies who offer only token resistance against a takeover.
• D)acquirers preferred to an unfriendly takeover.
• E)a large shareholder who always votes as management wishes.

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Definitions:

Extranet

An extranet is a private network that allows controlled access to partners, vendors, and suppliers or an authorized set of users outside a company.

Wired Network

A network in which computers and other devices are connected to each other and to the internet or another network via physical cables.

Central Server

A primary server in a network that manages services for the networked computers, facilitating centralized data management and access.

Star Network

A network topology in which all nodes are individually connected to a central connection point, like spokes on a wheel, facilitating better manageability and fault tolerance.