Killer bees (business)

Killer bees are firms or individuals that are employed by a target company to fend off a takeover bid. These include investment bankers (primary), accountants, attorneys, tax specialists, etc. They aid by utilizing various anti-takeover strategies, thereby making the target company economically unattractive and acquisition more costly. Corporations defend against these strategies using so-called 'shark repellents.'

Killer bees (business)

Killer bees are firms or individuals that are employed by a target company to fend off a takeover bid. These include investment bankers (primary), accountants, attorneys, tax specialists, etc. They aid by utilizing various anti-takeover strategies, thereby making the target company economically unattractive and acquisition more costly. Corporations defend against these strategies using so-called 'shark repellents.'