Defensive measures to prevent an unfriendly merger do not include:
A)convincing the shareholders of the target company not to approve the deal.
B)seeking a preemptive merger with another acquirer the target's management feels is more desirable.
C)suing the would-be acquirer for unjust interference with business operations.
D)trying to get the justice department to view the proposed merger as an antitrust violation.

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Suing the would-be acquirer for unjust interference with business operations is a defensive measure to prevent an unfriendly merger. Convince shareholders, seeking a preemptive merger, and getting the justice department to view the proposed merger as an antitrust violation are all valid defensive measures.

Defensive Measures to Prevent an Unfriendly Merger Do Not Include