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hostile takeover

/ˈhɒstaɪl ˈteɪkˌəʊvə/

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/ˈhɒstaɪl ˈteɪkˌəʊvə/C1formalbusiness
  • ruСтратегия приобретения бизнеса, при которой одна компания покупает контрольный пакет акций другой компании вопреки желанию её руководства или совета директоров, часто путём прямого обращения к акционерам.

A business acquisition strategy where one company purchases a controlling stake in another company against the wishes of its management or board of directors, often by appealing directly to shareholders.

  1. Unwanted corporate acquisitionC1formal

    The acquisition of a company against the wishes of its management and board of directors, typically by purchasing a majority of its shares.

    ruВраждебное поглощение

    • The board rejected the hostile takeover attempt from the rival corporation.
    • Hostile takeovers often lead to significant changes in company leadership.
    • The company implemented a poison pill strategy to prevent a hostile takeover.