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white squire

/ˈwaɪt ˈskwaɪər/

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/ˈwaɪt ˈskwaɪər/C1formalbusiness
  • ruЛицо или компания, которая покупает миноритарную долю в корпорации, чтобы предотвратить враждебное поглощение, часто выступая в роли дружественного союзника для руководства целевой компании.

A person or company that buys a minority stake in a corporation to prevent a hostile takeover, often acting as a friendly ally to the target company's management.

  1. Friendly minority investorC2formal

    A company or individual that buys a minority stake in a target company to prevent a hostile takeover, but does not seek full control.

    ruДружественный миноритарный инвестор

    • The board brought in a white squire to block the hostile bid.
    • A white squire typically holds a significant but non-controlling share.
    • The white squire agreed to support the current management's strategy.