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  • noun One who counterbids.

Etymologies

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counterbid +‎ -er

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Examples

  • On Wednesday, 7-Eleven emerged as the mystery counterbidder for U.S. convenience-store operator Casey's General Stores, topping an offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.

    Overheard: Back on the Scene 2010

  • So the likeliest counterbidder would appear to be Blackstone.

    Icahn's Loveless Proposal to Dynegy Liam Denning 2010

  • Shares of Nestle, which has been mentioned as a possible Cadbury counterbidder, rose 0.5%.

    Cadbury's Rally Lifts European Markets 2009

  • Any private-equity counterbidder would face two hurdles: raising new debt and refinancing the £2.5 billion in securitized borrowings M&B already has.

    Punch-drunk M&B should seek 2008

  • The Australian bank has been seen as a potential counterbidder for Australia's fifth-largest lender, St. George Bank Ltd., which in May agreed to an all-share takeover offer from Westpac Banking Corp.

    NAB quits negotiations on ABN Amro businesses 2008

  • Google Inc., which provides Motorola with the software for its smartphones, was a counterbidder.

    SFGate: Top News Stories By PETER SVENSSON 2011

  • Google Inc., which provides Motorola with the software for its smartphones, was a counterbidder.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • After Foster's board rejected SABMiller's bid in June, speculation emerged that a counterbidder, such as

    unknown title 2011

  • Wall's announcement, he said, shows "the extent of negotiations required to finalize this transaction," while the talks should deter a counterbidder.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Michael Babad 2010

  • Wall's announcement, he said, shows "the extent of negotiations required to finalize this transaction," while the talks should deter a counterbidder.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Michael Babad 2010

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