Bear Hug

A bear hug is an acquisition strategy where one company offers to purchase another at a much higher price than that company's valuation. It's sometimes viewed as a hostile takeover, but it's more beneficial for shareholders than most hostile takeovers would be.

What is Bear Hug?

A bear hug is an acquisition strategy where one company offers to purchase another at a much higher price than that company's valuation. It's sometimes viewed as a hostile takeover, but it's more beneficial for shareholders than most hostile takeovers would be.

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