Question:Consider the following explanation of a defensive tactic in a hostile takeover bid:
  “An attempt to make the company unattractive by giving the right to existing shareholders to buy shares at a very low price.”
  This explanation best describes which defensive tactic?
  A. Poison pill
  B. Golden parachute
  C. Crown jewels
  D. Pacman defence
  The correct answer is: Poison pill.
  A Pacman Defence is an aggressive tactic which involves mounting a counter-bid for the attacker.
  A Golden Parachute is a large compensation payment made to top management of the target firm if their positions are eliminated due to a hostile takeover.