The Attempt by a Nonmanagement Group to Gain Control of the Management

question 183

Multiple Choice

The attempt by a nonmanagement group to gain control of the management of a firm by soliciting a sufficient number of proxy votes is called a ________.

• A) hostile takeover
• B) bankruptcy proceeding
• C) proxy battle
• D) management buyout

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Definitions:

Cumulative

Describes something that increases or accumulates over time, often used in the context of investments or financial statements.

Legal Capital

The portion of a company's equity that cannot legally be distributed to shareholders as dividends, often linked to the par value of common and preferred stock.

Par Value

A nominal dollar amount assigned to corporate shares, representing the minimum price per share that shares can be issued at.

Stated Value

A value that has been assigned to a corporation's stock that does not have a par value, often used for accounting purposes.