Defensive Measures to Prevent an Unfriendly Merger Do Not Include

question 107

Multiple Choice

Defensive measures to prevent an unfriendly merger do not include:

• A)convincing the shareholders of the target company not to approve the deal.
• B)seeking a preemptive merger with another acquirer the target's management feels is more desirable.
• C)suing the would-be acquirer for unjust interference with business operations.
• D)trying to get the justice department to view the proposed merger as an antitrust violation.

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