Takeover

Definition: Meaning of, takeover in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈteɪkəʊvə /

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takeover	takeovers

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takeover used in phrases

anti-takeover defense (noun)
1. resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover
bust-up takeover (noun)
1. a leveraged buyout in which the target company's assets are sold to repay the loan that financed the takeover
friendly takeover (noun)
1. a takeover that is welcomed by the management of the target company
hostile takeover (noun)
1. a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company
takeover arbitrage (noun)
1. arbitrage involving risk; as in the simultaneous purchase of stock in a target company and sale of stock in its potential acquirer; if the takeover fails the arbitrageur may lose a great deal of money
takeover attempt (noun)
1. an attempt to take control of a corporation
takeover bid (noun)
1. an offer to buy shares in order to take over the company
takeover target (noun)
1. a company that has been chosen as attractive for takeover by a potential acquirer
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