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Busted Takeover - Explained

What is a Busted Takeover?

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at April 16th, 2022

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What is a Busted Takeover?How does a Busted Takeover Work? Example of a Bust-Up TakeoverAcademic Research on Bust-Up Takeovers

What is a Busted Takeover?

A busted takeover is a type of takeover bid in which an acquirer purchases a target company and thereafter sells some of its assets. This takeover is highly leveraged because some of the assets of the purchased company are sold to settle or repay the debts used in financing the takeover.

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