EPISODE · Dec 24, 2024 · 3 MIN
Types of Poison Pills - M&A in Legal English
from Legal English Innovation SAS · host Eric Froiland
Poison pills dilute the acquiring company's ownership stake, making the takeover more expensive and challenging. Two main types are detailed: flip-in pills, which allow existing shareholders to buy discounted shares, and flip-over pills, granting post-merger discounted share purchases. These tactics significantly hinder hostile takeover attempts. The overall goal is to deter unwanted acquisitions by increasing their cost and complexity.Need Classes? Legal English innovation has several classes weekly, focusing on commercial law and other areas to help you communicate better with your clients.+57 320-315-4781 Follow us on Instagram!Friends on Facebook? Like us on Linked In?
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Poison pills dilute the acquiring company's ownership stake, making the takeover more expensive and challenging. Two main types are detailed: flip-in pills, which allow existing shareholders to buy discounted shares, and flip-over pills, granting post-merger discounted share purchases. These tactics significantly hinder hostile takeover attempts. The overall goal is to deter unwanted acquisitions by increasing their cost and complexity. Need Classes? Legal English innovation has several...
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