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Saturday Night Special
A slang term used to refer to a surprise takeover attempt.
Investopedia Commentary
The term alludes to the fact that many takeover bids are announced over the weekend in order to avoid too much publicity.
Related Links
The Wacky World of M&As
The Basics of Mergers and Acquisitions
See also: Acquisition, Hostile Takeover, Sleeping Beauty, Takeover
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