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How often do news leaks about a potential acquisition increase the acquisition cost for the acquiring company?
Can news leaks ever work in the favor of the acquiring company?
In some cases, a news leak about a potential acquisition can actually work in favor of the acquiring company. For example, if the news leak generates a lot of interest in the deal, it could attract other potential buyers to the table and create a more competitive bidding environment. However, this is not always the case and the risks of a leak generally outweigh the potential benefits.