No. That's why there are such things as poison pills to prevent takeovers. No need to increase the A/S unless the trigger is met. <A HREF="http://www.eraider.com/article.cfm?topicID=50&catID=158&articleID=907" target="_blank">http://www.eraider.com/article.cfm?topicID=50&catID=158&articleID=907</A>