poison pill

Finish Line Stock Dives on Earnings Warning
Financial Performance

Finish Line Stock Dives on Earnings Warning

The footwear retailer says Q2 earnings will come in much lower than expected as it adopts an anti-takeover "poison pill."
By Matthew Heller | August 29, 2017
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Pier 1 Counters Hedge Fund With Poison Pill
Mergers & Acquisitions

Pier 1 Counters Hedge Fund With Poison Pill

The retailer follows Alden Global's purchase of a 9.5% stake with a plan to protect shareholders from “coercive or unfair” tactics.
By Matthew Heller | September 28, 2016
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Tribune Move May Thwart Gannett Tender Offer
M&A

Tribune Move May Thwart Gannett Tender Offer

The publisher's board adopts a "poison pill" that could make it too expensive for Gannett to pursue a hostile bid.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 9, 2016
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How to Talk to Activist Investors
M&A

How to Talk to Activist Investors

Activist investors are turning up the heat at public companies. It’s up to CFOs to stay cool — and communicative.
By Keith Button | May 23, 2014
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