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Jun 29, 2026
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When companies face hostile takeover threats, they turn to ESG — and the whole community benefits
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When at least one company in an industry receives a hostile takeover bid, rivals increase their ESG investment by between 3.6 and 6.1 per cent, according to a new study. (Unsplash)
When companies face hostile takeover threats, they turn to ESG — and the whole community benefits
Published: June 29, 2026 12.16pm EDT
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When a company faces the prospect of a hostile takeover, its board may reach for traditional anti-takeover defences. “Poison pills,” for instance, allow existing shareholders to buy additional shares at a discount, diluting a would-be acquirer’s stake a…
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