hostile takeover

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hostile takeover

An acquisition of a firm despite resistance by the target firm's management and board of directors.

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Noun

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

Translations

feindliche Übernahme

敵対的買収

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