Targeted buybacks can prevent hostile takeovers by buying enough shares to regain control of the company and offering more than the attacker for outstanding shares. If successful, the attacker may sell their shares or the company may convert them into an employee share ownership plan. Targeted buybacks are strategies that are sometimes used to thwart […]
The CIA had 638 assassination plots against Fidel Castro, including an exploding cigar and a pen with a hidden needle. One attempt involved his ex-lover, Marita Lorenz, but failed. Another involved putting a chemical in his boots to make his beard fall off. The CIA also planned to lace his cigars with LSD. After Fidel […]
Targeted advertising reaches specific consumers and is cost-effective. Demographic-based advertising targets shared traits, while content-based advertising targets specific interests. Changes in social behavior make demographic targeting less effective, while contextual advertising on the internet is increasingly viable. It scans web pages for keywords and places related ads, but can still be imperfect. Targeted advertising is […]
Targeted buybacks are used to prevent hostile takeovers by buying enough shares to regain control of a company. The company may offer more per share than the raider to acquire outstanding shares and prevent the takeover. If the predator is not happy with the per-share price, the company may combine targeted buyback efforts with another […]
