Court nixes Steel Partners' appeal over Bull-Dog's takeover defe

Court nixes Steel Partners' appeal over Bull-Dog's takeover defe

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on July 9 shows the head office of Bull-Dog Sauce Co. in Tokyo's Kabutocho. The Tokyo High Court said earlier in the day that Bull-Dog Sauce Co.'s planned issuance of equity warrants to block a takeover attempt by Steel Partners will not run counter to the principle of shareholder equality. The court described the U.S. hedge fund as ''an abusive acquirer.'' (Kyodo)

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