Loose Leaf for Foundations of Financial Management Format: Loose-leaf
Loose Leaf for Foundations of Financial Management Format: Loose-leaf
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ISBN: 9781260464924
Author: BLOCK
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Publishers
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Chapter 20, Problem 9DQ
Summary Introduction

To explain: The way in which firms try to avoid being a part of a targeted takeover.

Introduction:

Targeted takeover: 

A targeted takeover is a mechanism through which potential companies takes over non-performing entities with high cash balances and large number of outstanding shares.

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