pac-man strategy

/mæn ˌstrædədʒi/
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Definitions of pac-man strategy
  1. noun
    the target company defends itself by threatening to take over its acquirer
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    type of:
    porcupine provision, shark repellent
    a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts
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