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| + | A white knight is a company or individual that comes to the rescue of another company by buying it, investing in it, or otherwise supporting it. The term is often used in the context of mergers and acquisitions, where a white knight may step in to help a company that is facing a hostile takeover or other challenging circumstances. | ||
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| + | A white knight is typically seen as a more favorable alternative to a hostile bidder, as it is willing to work with the company and may have the best interests of the company and its stakeholders at heart. A white knight may be motivated by a variety of factors, including the desire to expand its own business, to acquire valuable assets or technology, or to protect the company from a potentially harmful takeover. | ||
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| + | Overall, a white knight is a company or individual that helps to protect or support another company in a challenging situation, and it is seen as a more favorable alternative to a hostile bidder. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:44, 20 February 2024
What is a White Knight?
A white knight is a company or individual that comes to the rescue of another company by buying it, investing in it, or otherwise supporting it. The term is often used in the context of mergers and acquisitions, where a white knight may step in to help a company that is facing a hostile takeover or other challenging circumstances.
A white knight is typically seen as a more favorable alternative to a hostile bidder, as it is willing to work with the company and may have the best interests of the company and its stakeholders at heart. A white knight may be motivated by a variety of factors, including the desire to expand its own business, to acquire valuable assets or technology, or to protect the company from a potentially harmful takeover.
Overall, a white knight is a company or individual that helps to protect or support another company in a challenging situation, and it is seen as a more favorable alternative to a hostile bidder.
See Also