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saturday night special

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Sat⋅ur⋅day-night spe⋅cial

[sat-er-dey-nahyt, -dee-]
–noun Informal.
a cheap, small-caliber handgun that is easily obtainable and concealable.

Origin:
1965–70
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Saturday night special  
n.   Informal
A cheap handgun easily obtained and concealed.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Financial Dictionary

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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Financial Dictionary

Saturday night special

A hostile tender offer in which shareholders of the target company have a relatively short time to respond.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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