Unfriendly Takeovers

Ralf Bebenroth

Chapter 9 in International Business Mergers and Acquisitions in Japan, 2015, pp 123-138 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter will not only cover theories related to unfriendly takeovers, but will also outline several cases of unfriendly takeovers in Japan within the past 40 years. In recent years the amount of unfriendly takeovers taking place has been increasing in Japan. Furthermore the acquisition of Sanyo Denki by Panasonic and the hostile takeover attempt of Noritz Kitchen by Steel Partners will be presented. Also, the defense measures against unfriendly, also known as “poison pills” will be discussed.

Keywords: Hedge Fund; Japanese Firm; Target Firm; Hostile Takeover; Tender Offer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-54989-5_9

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