Which One of the Following Generally Has a Flip-In Provision

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following generally has a flip-in provision that significantly increases the cost to a shareholder who is attempting to gain control over a firm?

• A)golden parachute
• B)standstill agreement
• C)greenmail
• D)poison pill
• E)white knight

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by firms to assess the profits earned by their investments in other companies, by reporting these profits proportionate to their stake.

Dividend Policy

A company's strategy or policy outlining how often dividends will be paid out to shareholders and in what amount.

Reported Income

The income figure that a company officially reports to its shareholders and regulatory bodies, often after adjustments and before taxes.

Influencing Investee

An investment situation where the investor has significant influence over, but not control of, the financial and operating policies of another entity.