Boards typically comprise a mix of internal directors (executives from within the company) and external directors (independent individuals unconnected to the organisation). This blend ensures a balance of insights—insiders bring deep organisational knowledge, while outsiders contribute objectivity and fresh perspectives.
At its core, a bear hug is a proposition that a target company’s board cannot easily refuse. The offering company (acquirer) proposes a purchase price well above the target’s current market valuation, making it difficult for the target’s shareholders to decline the deal.
Unlike traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the bear hug stands out for its aggressiveness combined with a veneer of goodwill. It offers substantial financial gains to shareholders, thereby placing immense pressure on the target’s board to accept the proposal.
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A stalking horse refers to an entity or figure who presents an idea, bid, or proposal in public or within an organisation, testing its viability or gauging reaction on behalf of a third party. In cases where the idea is met with positive feedback, the third party, often the true party of interest, can move forward with confidence, avoiding the potential fallout of an unsuccessful launch or reception.