takeover attempt

Noun
  1. An attempt to take control of a corporation (synset 100791866)
    is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
    subtypes:
    • bear hug - a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
    • proxy fight - a measure used by an acquirer to gain control of a takeover target; acquirer tries to persuade other shareholders that the management of the target should be replaced

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