For a Hostile Takeover to Succeed, the Acquirer Must Appeal

question 27

Multiple Choice

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

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

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