pac-man strategy
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pac-man strategy

Noun
1. the target company defends itself by threatening to take over its acquirer
(hypernym) shark repellent, porcupine provision


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Pac-Man strategy
Takeover defense strategy in which the prospective acquiree retaliates against the acquirer's tender offer by launching its own tender offer for the other firm.