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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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.
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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
Some of those who attempt to seize or usurp power unconstitutionally are killed during their takeover bid, particularly when security forces loyal to the incumbent leader foil the attack.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The Catalonian lender has itself been fighting off the advances of Spanish peer BBVA, which has decided to keep its takeover bid alive despite strict conditions from the Madrid government to clear the transaction.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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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
Some of those who attempt to seize or usurp power unconstitutionally are killed during their takeover bid, particularly when security forces loyal to the incumbent leader foil the attack.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The Catalonian lender has itself been fighting off the advances of Spanish peer BBVA, which has decided to keep its takeover bid alive despite strict conditions from the Madrid government to clear the transaction.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Takeover bid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover%20bid. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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