Intelligence & Investigations Services
Hostile Takeovers
Whether your company is conducting a hostile takeover or is the intention of one, the most successful approach for accomplishing your goal is to know as much as possible about the other company. Apollo has become recognized as the authority of choice for both bidders and targets in hostile takeovers.
What We Do
Apollo's investigators and analysts collect and produce intelligence on takeover strategies, intentions, and vulnerabilities. Apollo's experts work closely with your management, legal counsel and public relations consultants to supply detailed research, intelligence and examination of the business practices and personalities involved in the contest. Apollo then uses this information to construct suggested strategies for a successful offer or defense.
Apollo's involvement in major hostile takeovers, proxy fights and dissident shareholder actions has proven invaluable to clients. Having the right information can make all the difference in winning or surviving a corporate contest.
What We Investigate
- Antitrust issues
- Misconduct during a takeover bid
- Violation of business practices
- Integrity vulnerabilities
- Financial strength of rivals Misstatements in SEC filings
- Omissions and undisclosed affiliations among shareholder groups
- Regulatory violations
- Rivals' staying power to pursue the bid
- Adversary strategies, tactics and intentions