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hostile takeover

American  

noun

Business.

  1. a takeover that is not approved by the management of the corporation being acquired or that is accomplished through the secret purchase of stock.

Etymology

Origin of hostile takeover

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Rival bidder Paramount has made clear it will continue its hostile takeover attempt for Warner Bros., despite some setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times

After the Netflix deal was announced, Paramount launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paramount has countered by launching a hostile takeover effort, but has yet to up its offer.

From MarketWatch

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

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