antitakeover
Resisting corporate buyout
Antitakeover describes measures designed to prevent or discourage a hostile acquisition of a company.
Antitakeover provisions in corporate bylaws might require supermajority votes for mergers or allow boards to issue new shares that dilute a hostile bidder's stake.
The company adopted antitakeover defenses after rumors of acquisition attempts.
Defense against hostile takeovers
- shark repellentSubstance deterring ocean predators
- golden parachuteLucrative exit agreement
- crown jewelMost valued possession
- scorched earthDestroy all useful resources
dead hand · treasury stock · supermajority · litigation · bear hug · dilution · shareholder rights
Benevolent takeover bidder
- allySupportive partner
- defenderOne who guards another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- saviorOne who rescues another
consortium · backer · investor · partner · stakeholder · management buyout · leveraged buyout · recapitalization
poison pill
Defense against hostile takeovers
- shark repellentSubstance deterring ocean predators
- golden parachuteLucrative exit agreement
- crown jewelMost valued possession
scorched earth · dead hand · treasury stock · supermajority · litigation · bear hug · dilution · shareholder rights
white knight
Benevolent takeover bidder
savior · consortium · backer · investor · partner · stakeholder · management buyout · leveraged buyout · recapitalization · ESOP
antitakeovercorporate raider
Hostile acquisition specialist
acquirer · leveraged buyout · tender offer · takeover bid · greenmail
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