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Deal break risk, spread maths, regulatory timelines and downside to unaffected. 2 questions
A judgement question for funds that trade hostile bids and activist situations.
A target adopts a poison pill after an unsolicited bid. Does that mean the bid will fail?
Event-driven funds either run campaigns or trade alongside them.
An activist takes a 6% stake in a company and demands a break-up. How do you assess whether to invest alongside them?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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