General term referring to transfer of control of a firm from one group of shareholders to another group of shareholders. Change in the controlling interest of a corporation, either through a friendly acquisition or an unfriendly, hostile, bid. A hostile' Takeover' (with the aim of replacing current existing management) is usually attempted through a public tender offer.
Barry Goldsmith
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