Tag: merger
The Merger of Johnson Controls and Tyco
On September 2016, Johnson Controls and Tyco completed a merger of equals to create a global leader in buildings and energy. Shareholders of Johnson...
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Of 1976
What is 'Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Of 1976' A U.S. law enacted by President Ford that requires large companies to file a...
Yellow Knight
What is 'Yellow Knight' A company that was once making a takeover attempt but ends up discussing a merger with the target...
Canadian Competition Act
The Competition Act is a federal law that governs competition and business practices in Canada. The act was last amended in 2009, and the...
Fairness Opinion
DefinitionA fairness opinion is a professional evaluation by an investment bank or other third party as to whether the terms of a merger, acquisition,...
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
DefinitionThe Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government created by statute to regulate interstate communications by radio, television, wire,...
Fat Man Strategy
What is 'Fat Man Strategy ' A takeover defense tactic that involves the acquisition of a business or assets by a target...
Wave
What is 'Wave' A pattern of behavior marked by noticeable increases and decreases. Waves can be identified in stock price movements and...
Takeover Artist
What is 'Takeover Artist' An investor or company whose primary goal is to identify companies that are attractive to buy and that...
Dawn Raid
DefinitionA police raid is a visit by police or other law enforcement officers often in the early morning or late at night, with the...