HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Rights Agreement (aka "Poison Pill")The financial definition for Rights Agreement (aka "Poison Pill"):An anti-takeover arrangement often established by a company in anticipation of a hostile takeover attempt. The company appoints a Rights Agent who will issue Rights certificates to each shareholder at the time of the takeover attempt. The shareholder may then exercise these rights to receive additional shares of stock and/or debentures, making the target company more expensive to acquire as a result of the additional shares outstanding, or the additional debt. Similar MatchesABC agreementABC agreementA contract between an employee and a brokerage firm outlining the rights of the firm purchasing an NYSE membership for that employee. Bond agreementBond agreementA contract for privately placed debt. Bretton Woods AgreementBretton Woods AgreementAn agreement signed by the original United Nations members in 1944 that established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the post-World War II international monetary system of fixed International Monetary Fund (IMF. Further SuggestionsCash deficiency agreementCofinancing agreements Concession agreement Double tax agreement Equity contribution agreement Fiscal agency agreement Forward rate agreement (FRA) Click to compare definitions of Rights Agreement (aka "Poison Pill") Click to view definitions beginning ri |