Target Firm

What Does Target Firm Mean?
A firm that has been targeted by another firm for a takeover.

Investopedia explains Target Firm
Companies are targeted for a number of reasons. A firm may be attractive because it possesses large cash reserves, undervalued real estate or otherwise huge potential.

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