a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced
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proxy fight::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | takeover attempt |
Examples of proxy fight
proxy fight
Sellers won a proxy fight in 2009 for control of that firm and is its chairman.
From the freep.com
Icahn had threatened an all-out proxy fight if the matter were not put to a vote.
From the time.com
A rebellion in the north has been a proxy fight between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
From the sacbee.com
A proxy fight will be disruptive, distracting and expensive for all involved.
From the foxbusiness.com
Those candidates would automatically go on without an expensive proxy fight.
From the businessweek.com
Exelon launched a proxy fight after NRG's board rejected its $6.2 bil offer.
From the investors.com
Icahn waged a proxy fight at Blockbuster in 2005 that gave him a board seat.
From the variety.com
The May 18 GOP primary has become a proxy fight over the party's direction.
From the businessweek.com
Icahn acknowledged earlier in the day he would likely lose his proxy fight.
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