Hostile Takeover Bids: Defensive Strategies

Authors

  • Richard A. Shaw

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/alr517

Keywords:

Energy Law, Petroleum Law

Abstract

This article, after noting that many oil and gas companies are vulnerable to takeovers and that merger transactions are reaching record-breaking dollar volumes, examines and recommends steps that a corporation may take when facing a hostile takeover bid. These steps are defensive strategies that a chief executive officer, a board of directors, and other players should consider implementing when handling a merger. Recommended strategies for a corporation facing a takeover situation include creating a special committee, choosing appropriate financial and legal advisors, establishing a data room, and seeking other potential buyers. The author concludes that a successful defensive strategy can maximize value for a corporation's shareholders.

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Vol 38, No 1: Petroleum Law Edition

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