Scorched Earth Defense


Description of Scorched Earth Defense. Explanation.

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Definition Scorched Earth Defense. Description.


Scorched Earth Defense is a collection of anti takeover techniques in which the target company in a hostile takeover makes itself unattractive to the acquirer.

An example is the Crown Jewel Defense, or scheduling all debt to become due immediately after a merger.


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