Ethical Boardroom
The Comeback of Hostile Takeovers
Autumn 2020
Unsolicited takeover bids were rare during the last decade, but are now experiencing a resurgence. So, how do you defend against and prepare for them? Kai Liekefett, partner and co-chair of Sidley’s Shareholder Activism practice, contributed to this article discussing the resurgence of hostile takeovers and provides seven steps to be prepared for a hostile takeover bid.
This article was published in the 2020 Autumn Edition of Ethical Boardroom.
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