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sleeping beauty

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Sleeping Beauty
A company that is prime for takeover but has not been approached by an acquiring company.

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A company may be considered a sleeping beauty because it has large cash reserves, undervalued real estate, or huge potential.

Sleeping beauty
Often used in risk arbitrage. Potential takeover target that has not yet been approached by an acquirer. Such a company usually has particularly attractive features, such as a large amount of cash, or undervalued real estate or other assets.
sleeping beauty
A firm with valuable assets not effectively used by its management. Such a firm has high profit potential and value and is therefore a prime candidate for takeover.


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