The most likely interpretation of headlines that read, "ABC Corp.adopts shark repellent" is that:
A)ABC wants to increase the difficulty of a takeover.
B)ABC has made a tender offer for the shares of another firm.
C)ABC will only merge with small-sized partners.
D)ABC Corp.desires to reduce the costs of being acquired.

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The term "shark repellent" is often used to describe tactics or strategies adopted by a company to make itself less attractive or more difficult to acquire by other firms (often referred to as "sharks"). Therefore, choice A is the most likely interpretation of the headline.

The Most Likely Interpretation of Headlines That Read, "ABC Corp