For a Hostile Takeover to Succeed, the Acquirer Must Appeal

question 4

Multiple Choice

For a hostile takeover to succeed, the acquirer must appeal to the target shareholders; this is usually done through ________.

• A) a tender offer and a proxy fight
• B) a tender offer and a poison pill
• C) a white knight and a proxy fight
• D) a staggered board and a white knight

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