white knight

white knight
white knight n: a party (as a corporation) invited to take over a corporation and thereby prevent its acquisition by another compare raider

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

white knight
In a takeover situation, an alternative bidder which may be sought out by a target in receipt of, or threatened with, an unwelcome bid and which the target board would recommend.

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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