dawn raid
A 'dawn raid' can refer to either a surprise early-morning operation by authorities or a strategic financial maneuver involving the rapid acquisition of shares.
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Definition
B2Law Enforcement
(formal)A surprise early-morning operation by police or military forces to catch suspects off guard.
Example
- The police conducted a dawn raid to arrest the suspects before they could escape.
- The dawn raid led to the seizure of illegal weapons and contraband.
C1Corporate Finance
(technical)A tactic where an investor quickly buys a large number of shares in a company as soon as the stock market opens, often as part of a hostile takeover.
Example
- The company's stock price soared after a dawn raid by a major investor.
- In a classic dawn raid, the investor acquired 10% of the company's shares within minutes of the market opening.
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