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hostile takeover

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Hostile Takeover
A takeover attempt that is strongly resisted by the target firm.

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Hostile takeovers are usually bad news, as the employee moral of the target firm can quickly turn to animosity against the acquiring firm.

See also: Takeover

Hostile takeover
A takeover of a company (usually made by an open tender offer to shareholders) against the wishes of the current management and the Board of Directors by an acquiring company or raider.

hostile takeover

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