stakebuilding

stakebuilding
The acquisition of shares in a target company by a potential offeror. Stakebuilding has two principal purposes. First, the more shares that an offeror buys, the greater his chances of success may become. Second, if it is likely that a bid will be contested and the share price of the target company may therefore rise, an offeror may reduce the risks and expenses of failure by selling its stake at a profit.

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