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target company

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Target company
Often used in risk arbitrage. Firm chosen as an attractive takeover candidate by a potential acquirer. The acquirer may buy up to 5% of the target's stock without public disclosure, but it must report all transactions and supply other information to the SEC, the exchange the target company is listed on, and the target company itself once the 5% threshold is hit. See: Raider.
target company
A firm that is the object of a specific action unwanted by its management, such as a takeover attempt or an antitrust suit. Also called takeover target. Compare raider. See also in play, takeover, toehold purchase.
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