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Though portrayed as a reckless greenmailer, Mr. Pickens earned almost $900 million for himself and his allies by selling their shares in the three companies in the aftermath of the takeover bids.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2019

Many critics have labeled Pickens a greenmailer, a charge he hotly denies.

From Time Magazine Archive

That kind of scorched-earth policy may save the jobs of top management, but it does not help investors, who see the greenmailer make a huge profit while their shares decline in value.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pickens denies being a greenmailer, saying that he made a sincere bid to take over Phillips and that all company shareholders will benefit from his actions because the value of their stock will rise.

From Time Magazine Archive

A greenmailer creates the threat of a takeover by buying a big chunk of a company's stock.

From Time Magazine Archive