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White Knight
The phrase White Knight is applied to a company making a counterbid for another company which is already the target of a hostile takeover bid .
Often the counterbid from the 'friendly' white knight comes with the consent of the management of the company which is under attack.
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Last Updated: June 2006 © Moneyextra.com
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