takeover attempt

/ˌteɪkˈoʊvər əˌtɛm(p)t/

Other forms: takeover attempts

Definitions of takeover attempt

1. noun

   an attempt to take control of a corporation
   types:

   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

   type of:

   attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

   earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something