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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Its takeover bid for Spirit was blocked by a federal judge, but since then, the airline has embarked on an internal program to improve its service and finances.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
That same year, the Damiani family led a successful takeover bid for the company, which remains privately held.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Being open for business, however, does not mean welcoming a takeover bid.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The proxy fight follows the company’s rejection of a takeover bid from its chief executive, Eli Glickman and Israeli shipping tycoon Abraham Ungar, as well as other reports that fellow ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd had made an offer to acquire the company.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
That same year, the Damiani family led a successful takeover bid for the company, which remains privately held.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Being open for business, however, does not mean welcoming a takeover bid.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The proxy fight follows the company’s rejection of a takeover bid from its chief executive, Eli Glickman and Israeli shipping tycoon Abraham Ungar, as well as other reports that fellow ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd had made an offer to acquire the company.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Takeover bid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takeover%20bid. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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