takeover bid

/ˌteɪkˈoʊvər bɪd/
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Other forms: takeover bids

Definitions of takeover bid
  1. noun
    an offer to buy shares in order to take over the company
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    types:
    two-tier bid
    a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to pay more for the shares needed to gain control than for the remaining shares
    any-and-all bid
    a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to buy any and all shares outstanding
    type of:
    tender offer
    an offer to buy shares in a corporation (usually above the market price) for cash or securities or both
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