White Knight (U.S.)

A friendly bidder, willing to offer more for a target share than an existing hostile bidder to rescue a company that is about to fall into the hands of an unwelcome suitor. They are usually persuaded by the company that is subject to a hostile bid to come to its rescue.
Originally written on December 21, 2010 and last modified on January 19, 2018.

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