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Cineplex Adopts "Poison Pill" to Fight Hostile Takeover Bids

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Canadian exhibition giant Cineplex will reopen six of its 164 movie theaters June 26, with the rest set to resume business in July after their shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But, before allowing theatergoers back, the chain adopted a so-called poison pill on June 19 for shareholders. Also known as a stockholder rights plan, the action is a defense against hostile and low-priced takeover attempts that take advantage of weakened stock prices.

Cineplex said its three-year plan — allowing shareholders to purchase discounted shares triggered by unwanted offers for a stake of 20 percent or more — was designed to ensure "fair treatment" of shareholders.

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