For a hostile takeover to$$ succeed, the acquirer must appeal to the target$$ shareholders; this is usually done$$ through:

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Part $1$

A$.$

a tender offer and a poison pill.

B$.$

a tender offer and a proxy fight.

C$.$

a white knight and a proxy fight.

D$.$

a staggered board and a white knight.

E$.$

a recapitalization and a poison pill.