takeover bid
noun
: an attempt by someone to gain control of the company by buying most of its stock
The company is facing a takeover bid.
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Meanwhile, Skydance Media, a company run by Ellison’s son, David, recently merged with Paramount, the conglomerate that owns CBS, and is said to be considering a takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Coals to Newcastle Mauriss emerged as a surprise contender to acquire Newcastle United in 2019, just as a controversial takeover bid by a Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)-led consortium began to falter.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Discovery is reportedly the target of a takeover bid by Paramount Skydance which is controlled by David Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The latest rally in shares of Warner Bros. Discovery may not hold if a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance doesn't come to fruition, TD Cowen said this week.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Coals to Newcastle Mauriss emerged as a surprise contender to acquire Newcastle United in 2019, just as a controversial takeover bid by a Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)-led consortium began to falter.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Discovery is reportedly the target of a takeover bid by Paramount Skydance which is controlled by David Ellison, son of billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The latest rally in shares of Warner Bros. Discovery may not hold if a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance doesn't come to fruition, TD Cowen said this week.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Takeover bid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover%20bid. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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