Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Bargain Purchase
The purchase of assets or other goods for substantially less than the fair market value. A bargain purchase can be made when the vendor is in liquidation or is otherwise financially distressed.
Bear Hug in Corporate Takeovers
A 'Bear Hug' in corporate takeovers refers to an acquisition offer made by a potential suitor at a price significantly higher than the target company's current market value. If the target company's management resists the offer, it risks violating its fiduciary duty to act in the shareholders' best interests.
Bootstrap Acquisition
A bootstrap acquisition is a type of buyout where the buyer uses the target company's excess cash or liquid assets to help finance the acquisition.
Enterprise Value (EV)
A comprehensive metric frequently used to measure the value of a business in its entirety, incorporating both equity and debt.
Takeover Bid
A comprehensive overview of the concept of a takeover bid in the context of corporate acquisitions, including explanations of types, outcomes, examples, related terms, and resources for further study.

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