Depending on the marketplace,an outside investor may conduct what is termed a ________,slowly accumulating shares over time,gradually gaining more and more relative equity and voting strength.

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A creeping takeover is a strategy where an outside investor slowly buys up shares of a company in order to gain more equity and voting power over time. This allows the investor to gain greater control without necessarily triggering regulatory requirements or the need for a formal takeover bid. The other options (B, C, D, E) either use less common or incorrect terminology (e.g. sluggish takeover) or refer to similar but not quite accurate concepts (e.g. slow acquisition).

Depending on the Marketplace,an Outside Investor May Conduct What Is