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Company ABC's management has noticed that Company BCD has quickly built up a 20% stake by buying shares in Company ABC and are concerned that this is the start of a hostile bid.
This build-up of shares triggers the poison pill provision which automatically converts the rights to buy future preference shares previously issued to existing shareholders in Company ABC to full ordinary shares
What is the most likely impact of the triggering of a poison pill strategy at this stage in the bidding process?
Suggested Answer: D
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32 comments · newest first
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Terrilyn
11 months ago
Not sure if it will actually deter them though, could backfire.
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Florinda
11 months ago
I think Company BCD could end up losing big time on this.
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Darrel
11 months ago
But isn't it too late for that to matter? They already have 20%!
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Haley
12 months ago
Totally agree, it makes the acquisition more expensive!
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Raina
12 months ago
Poison pills can really complicate things for hostile bidders.
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Valda
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about option B; I thought that if Company BCD has already bought shares, they might not necessarily lose value immediately.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where a poison pill was triggered, and I feel like it usually leads to a drop in share value, which might align with option C.
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Bethanie
1 year ago
I think option D makes sense because if Company ABC becomes more expensive, it could discourage Company BCD from pursuing the takeover.
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Catherin
1 year ago
I remember discussing how poison pills can deter hostile takeovers, but I'm not sure if it's too late for it to be effective in this case.
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Reiko
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it now. The poison pill triggers a conversion of the preference shares to ordinary shares, which will dilute Company BCD's stake and make it more expensive for them to buy the company. So option D is the correct answer.
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Rocco
1 year ago
Based on the information provided, I believe the poison pill strategy will make Company ABC less attractive for Company BCD to acquire, so the threat of the hostile takeover should be reduced. Option D seems like the best answer.
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Jannette
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused about how the poison pill works in this situation. Does it mean Company BCD has to pay more for the shares, or that the value of Company ABC's shares will decrease overall?
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Lanie
1 year ago
The key here is that the poison pill is triggered, which means Company ABC is trying to make it more expensive for Company BCD to acquire them. I think the most likely impact is that it will reduce the threat of the hostile takeover.
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Nida
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I fully understand the implications of the poison pill strategy before answering.
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Krystina
2 years ago
I'm torn between B and D. The poison pill could either hurt the hostile bidder's investment or make the acquisition more costly. Interesting dilemma.
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Loreta
2 years ago
It's a tough decision. Both options have valid points. It really depends on how Company BCD reacts to the poison pill provision.
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Monte
2 years ago
But option D could also be true. The threat of a hostile takeover is reduced because Company ABC becomes more expensive to buy.
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Lachelle
2 years ago
I think option B is more likely. Company BCD would lose value on their shareholding if the poison pill is triggered.
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Casey
2 years ago
But isn't it too late for the poison pill strategy to have any impact since Company BCD already has a significant stake?
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Gertude
2 years ago
Ha! This is like a game of corporate chess. I bet the management at Company ABC is feeling pretty clever with this poison pill strategy.
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Omer
2 years ago
I agree with Irma. Company BCD will have to think twice before proceeding with a hostile bid.
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Elbert
2 years ago
I'm going to go with C. The discount on the shares due to the poison pill will make the company less attractive to the hostile bidder.
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Eva
2 years ago
So, triggering the poison pill provision could actually help Company ABC in deterring the hostile bid.
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Theola
2 years ago
That's true, but the overall value of the company would still decrease, making it less appealing for a hostile takeover.
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Gwen
2 years ago
But wouldn't Company BCD still be able to buy the shares at a lower price even with the discount?
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Rebecka
2 years ago
I think C is the best option. The discount on the shares will definitely make Company ABC less attractive to Company BCD.
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Irma
2 years ago
I think the triggering of a poison pill strategy will make it harder for Company BCD to acquire Company ABC.
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Rolland
2 years ago
Hmm, I think the answer is D. The poison pill strategy should make it more expensive for the hostile bidder to acquire the company, reducing the threat of a takeover.
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Gary
2 years ago
True, but it still adds a layer of protection for Company ABC and makes it more difficult for Company BCD to acquire the company.
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Elza
2 years ago
In that case, the poison pill strategy may not be as effective in deterring the hostile takeover.
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Carma
2 years ago
But what if Company BCD is willing to pay the higher price to acquire Company ABC?
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Jennie
2 years ago
I agree, D seems like the most likely impact of triggering a poison pill strategy.