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Foreign bidders woo UK companies with ‘bear hug’ takeover offers
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The term "bear hug" refers to an aggressive takeover tactic where a potential buyer makes a public, often unsolicited, offer to acquire a company, typically at a premium price, in an attempt to persuade the target company's board to accept the bid. This approach can put pressure on the target company's management to engage with the bidder, as rejecting the offer could be seen as not acting in the best interests of shareholders. The use of bear hug offers has been a feature of mergers and acquisitions activity in various markets, and their increase in the UK may reflect a growing appetite for British assets among international buyers.
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Foreign bidders woo UK companies with ‘bear hug’ takeover offers
London-listed businesses face surge in unsolicited public offers that aim to pressure boards into acceptance
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