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hostile takeover
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hostile takeover
n.
An acquisition of a firm despite resistance by the target firm's management and board of directors.
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Noun1.hostile takeover - a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company
takeover - a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
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Korea National Oil Corp said it had taken control of Britain's Dana Petroleum, paving the way for the biggest hostile acquisition by a South Korean firm, and boosting the country's oil reserves.
KNOC clinches $2.9bn Dana deal by Oil & Gas News
Five months after its hostile acquisition of Cadbury, Kraft this week announced plans to close its Cheltenham HQ and shift operations to Cadbury's bases in Bournville and Uxbridge, merging the R&D, customer service and support functions of both companies.
Bournville at heart of Cadbury revamp by Beckett, Alex / Grocer
In friendly acquisition, companies executives negotiate whereas in hostile acquisition, if the bidder continue to seek it even if the company (or target) is unwilling to agree.
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