When a Hostile Takeover Appears to Be Inevitable, a Target

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a hostile takeover appears to be inevitable, a target company will sometimes look for another, friendlier company to acquire it called a

• A)classified board.
• B)golden parachute.
• C)white knight.
• D)poison pill.

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