Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning Antitakeover Efforts

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning antitakeover efforts?

• A)Most states have passed laws to deter hostile takeovers,but these statutes have not totally eliminated hostile takeovers.
• B)Federal statutes have been more effective than state statutes in eliminating hostile corporate takeovers.
• C)The most effective federal statute has been the Poison Pill Act.
• D)The Williams Act has been the most effective legislation in regulating the actions of the target company.

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Definitions:

Prospectus

A written document filed with the SEC that contains a description of a security and other financial information regarding the company offering the security; also distributed as an advertising tool to potential investors.

Corporate Officers

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Insiders

Individuals within an organization who possess confidential information, typically due to their position or role within the company.

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