A hostile takeover defense wherein the target firm makes its stock less attractive to a potential acquirer is called:

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A poison pill is a strategy used by companies to make their stock less attractive to potential acquirers, often by allowing existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discount, thereby diluting the value of the stock and making a takeover more expensive.

A Hostile Takeover Defense Wherein the Target Firm Makes Its