alleryStart learning →In a proxy fight, the bidder tries to persuade shareholders to
ASell shares at once
BReplace the management
CIssue new shares
DBuy back shares
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Replace the management
The bidder seeks enough votes, usually a simple majority, to install new management that approves the takeover.
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