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Acquiree

A firm that is being acquired.
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Acquiree

A company that is the object of a takeover attempt. That is, another company is buying the acquiree's shares with the intent of obtaining a majority stake. This may occur with or without the authorization of the acquiree's board of directors. An acquiring company identifies potential acquirees based on a variety of factors, including share price and growth potential; in the event of a hostile takeover, the acquirer may buy up to 5% of the acquiree without publicly disclosing its intentions.
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* The corporation should file a Form 3565 small business stock questionnaire for any year in which it issues qualifying stock, and a copy should be given to the shareholders who acquire the stock.