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white knight
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white knight
n.
1. One that comes to the rescue; a savior.
2. A person or company that rescues a targeted firm from a takeover attempt by buying the firm.
white knight
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) a champion or rescuer, esp a person or organization that rescues a company from financial difficulties, an unwelcome takeover bid, etc.
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Noun1.white knight - a company that is a friendly acquirer in a takeoverwhite knight - a company that is a friendly acquirer in a takeover
company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"
white squire - a white knight that buys less than a majority interest
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