Define the Following Terms

question 78

Short Answer

Define the following terms:
-consolidated boards

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Definitions:

Friendly Mergers

Mergers that are agreed upon and pursued by both the acquiring and the target companies, often with mutual benefits in mind.

Unfriendly Tender Offers

Acquisition proposals made by one company to buy another company's shares directly from the shareholders, often without the approval of the target company's management.

Premiums

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount above the nominal or face value of a security in financial markets.

Horizontal Merger

A business consolidation that occurs between firms operating in the same industry or producing similar products or services.