Match each term to its correct definition or description.

LBO

POISON PILL

TENDER OFFER

SHARK REPELLENT

PROXY CONTEST

• Attempt to gain control of a firm by winning the votes of its stockholders.
• Buyout of a company or business by private investors, largely debt-financed.
• Changes in the corporate charter that are designed to deter an unwelcome takeover.
• Measure in which shareholders are issued rights to buy shares if the bidder acquires a large stake in the firm.
• Offer to buy shares directly from stockholders.