An attempt at a(n) ________ occurs when one corporation makes a tender offer to the shareholders of another corporation.

A) merger
B) consolidation
C) stock acquisition
D) asset acquisition

A tender offer is an attempt to acquire a controlling stake in another corporation by purchasing shares directly from its shareholders. This is a form of stock acquisition, which differs from an asset acquisition because it involves buying ownership in the company rather than specific assets or divisions. A merger or consolidation involves combining two companies into one entity, which is not necessarily the goal of a tender offer.