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stalking horse
in a bankruptcy auction sale, the lead bidder designated by the debtor to set the minimum price it will receive for its asset in the sale. The stalking horse bidder takes a risk that the auction will be disappointing and the asset sold at a lower price, and is usually given an incentive to take that risk.
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