Glossary
A curated vocabulary for M&A, corporate control, and governance. Every term is cross-linked so you can follow the tactics the way boards and bidders actually use them.
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Cap Table
Founder Equity
Related: Vesting Schedule, Safe, Anti Dilution Provisions
Control Wedge
Corporate Governance
Related: Dual Class Stock, Cumulative Voting, Cap Table
Crown Jewel Defense
Takeover Defenses
Related: Poison Pill, White Knight, Go Shop Provision
Cumulative Voting
Corporate Governance
Related: Majority Voting, Proxy Fight, Staggered Board
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Pac-Man Defense
Takeover Defenses
Related: Tender Offer, Poison Pill, White Knight
Poison Pill
Takeover Defenses
Related: White Knight, Proxy Fight, Tender Offer
Pro-Rata Rights
Founder Equity
Related: Anti Dilution Provisions, Cap Table, Down Round
Proxy Fight
Corporate Governance
Related: Poison Pill, Tender Offer, Staggered Board
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SAFE
Founder Equity
Related: Cap Table, Down Round, Anti Dilution Provisions
Say-on-Pay
Corporate Governance
Related: Golden Parachute, Fiduciary Duty, Proxy Fight
Schedule 13D
SEC Filings
Related: Tender Offer, Poison Pill, Proxy Fight
Squeeze-Out Merger
M&A
Related: Tender Offer, Appraisal Rights, Drag Along Rights
Staggered Board
Corporate Governance
Related: Proxy Fight, Poison Pill, Cumulative Voting
Standstill Agreement
Corporate Governance
Related: Proxy Fight, Schedule 13d, Poison Pill