takeover
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Definition
Noun: 1. The act of gaining control of a company: This refers to the process of one company acquiring a controlling interest in another, typically by purchasing a majority of its shares. This can be done through a friendly agreement (sale/merger) or a hostile bid against the wishes of the target company's management. 2. The act of seizing power or control: This refers to the forcible or illegal assumption of control, especially of a government, organization, or place.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Corporate):
- The hostile takeover of the tech startup was finalized after months of negotiations.
- The merger was structured as a friendly takeover by the larger conglomerate.
- Noun (Power/Control):
- The military takeover of the government led to international sanctions.
- The rebels' swift takeover of the capital was broadcast on live television.
Advanced Usage
- "to stage a takeover": to plan and execute a seizure of control.
- Dissident shareholders attempted to stage a takeover of the board.
- "takeover bid": a formal offer to purchase enough shares to gain control of a company.
- The company rejected the initial takeover bid as too low.
Variants and Related Words
- Take over (phrasal verb): to begin to have control of something.
- The new manager will take over the department next week.
- Takeover target (noun phrase): a company that is the subject of a takeover bid.
- Rumors of the merger made the firm a prime takeover target.
Synonyms
- Acquisition (especially for corporate context).
- Coup (especially for government/military context).
- Seizure.
Related Phrases
- Hostile takeover: A takeover attempted without the consent or approval of the target company's management.
- Friendly takeover: A takeover that is approved by the management of the target company.
Noun
- a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
- a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force