hostile takeover
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hostile takeover
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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However, the Ellisons’ Paramount is contesting Warner’s choice and has launched a hostile takeover bid, asking investors to tender their Warner shares to Paramount.
From Los Angeles Times
Paramount shifted gears and launched a hostile takeover, appealing directly to Warner shareholders, offering them $30 a share.
From Los Angeles Times
In a hostile takeover, shareholders want their money faster.
From MarketWatch
Discovery fell 1.0 percent after rejecting a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week in favor of a plan to be acquired by Netflix.
From Barron's
Last week, Paramount launched its hostile takeover campaign for Warner after losing the bidding war to Netflix.
From Los Angeles Times
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