A company’s board adopts a staggered board structure during a hostile offer. What is the primary effect?

1. AAll directors face re-election each year
2. BShareholders gain the ability to call special meetings
3. CThe target can block the acquirer from acquiring shares in the open market
4. DIt takes multiple annual meetings to replace a majority of directors, making hostile control harder✓ Correct answer

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