(economics) The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.

Alternative form of take over

plural of takeover

An attempted takeover of a company that is strongly resisted by the target company's management.

(Britain) An attempt to buy a controlling share in a business.

plural of takeover bid

plural of hostile takeover

plural of reverse takeover

(business) The acquisition of a public company by a private company so that the latter can bypass the lengthy and complex process of going public.

(business) An investor or a company whose primary goal is to identify companies that are appealing to purchase and which in turn can then be turned around to yield a quick profit.