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Hostile Takeover

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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

Hostile Takeover

What Does Hostile Takeover Mean?

A takeover attempt that is resisted strongly by the targeted company.

Investopedia explains Hostile Takeover

Hostile takeovers are usually bad news for both companies, as the target company's employees' morale and attitude can turn quickly to animosity toward the acquiring firm.

Related Terms:
• Leverage Buyout
Merger
Mergers and Acquisitions—M&A
Poison Pill
Takeover



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