In Defending Against Hostile Takeover Attempts, a Company Will Include

question 190

Multiple Choice

In defending against hostile takeover attempts, a company will include provisions in the employment contracts of key executives that provide them with sizable compensation if the firm is taken over. This is called the ________ strategy.

• A) shark repellent
• B) white knight
• C) greenmail
• D) golden parachute

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