reverse takeover
Britishnoun
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It’s a sign of Apple’s desperation that he was then able to execute a reverse takeover that ended with him firing most of its board, naming his own board, and then being named interim CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
The deal, which still needs shareholder and regulatory approval, constitutes a reverse takeover because the assets are bigger than the company acquiring them.
From Reuters ● Dec. 12, 2022
That was one of the reasons MedMen chose to go public through a reverse takeover, which he said was three months faster than a traditional public offering would have been.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2018
The firm added that the deal, if completed, could be classified as a reverse takeover of Ladbrokes.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2015
Heritage will take control of the assets, known as OML30, via a reverse takeover, bridging loan and a $370m rights issue.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 1, 2012
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