proxy fight

/ˌprɑksi faɪt/
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Definitions of proxy fight
  1. noun
    a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced
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    type of:
    takeover attempt
    an attempt to take control of a corporation
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