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White knightA company which comes to the rescue of another listed company which is under siege from an unwelcome bidder. The White Knight may make an improved offer, or it may just be a more acceptable predator than the first bidder, as far as the management are concerned.White knightA friendly potential acquirer sought out by a target firm that is threatened by a less welcome suitor.White knight Similar MatchesGray knightGray knightIn a merger or acquisitions, a gray knight is an acquiring company that outbids a white knight in pursuit of its own best interests, although it is friendlier than a hostile bidder. Black knightBlack knightA company (or person) making an unwanted, hostile bid for another company. Grey knightGrey knightA company (or person) making an unwanted counter bid for another company, whose intentions are unclear. See 'black knight' and 'white knight'. |
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