Definition of tender offer

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tender offer -- a public offer to buy shares of stock from existing stockholders of one public corporation by another company or other organization under specified terms good for a stated time period. The offer is for stockholders to "tender" (surrender) their holdings for a stated price, usually at a premium above the current market price. The offer is made subject to the buyer being able to obtain at least a minimum number and no more than a maximum number of shares.



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