He may also gain access to inside information on potential acquirers.
But it should make the stock of the potential acquirers equally less valuable.
How much will it be worth to a potential acquirer?
Chiron said at the time that it was not aware of any potential acquirer.
But some analysts believe the universe of potential acquirers may not be that large.
This would present a potential acquirer with the position of having a hostile board for at least a year after the first election.
National did not name a buyer today, but said it was holding discussions with several potential acquirers.
Just as investors seem to be holding off, potential acquirers might want to wait until Oxford's business position is clearer.
Salem said it had received no firm offers, though discussions with potential acquirers would continue.
The challenges that go to court are usually ones in which the potential acquirer thinks it has a fairly strong case.