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.

Examples of takeover bid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier in October, Semafor reported that Chipotle had hired advisors to defend against activist investors or an unwanted takeover bid. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

The board of Hugo Boss recommended against a takeover bid attempted in June and Ashley is now working to acquire a controlling stake instead. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns BNSF, and the railroad is a fierce critic of Vena’s takeover bid for Norfolk Southern. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

EasyJet Plc stock traded well below Castlelake LP’s latest takeover bid, signaling investors remain concerned about the potential barriers facing the £5 billion-plus deal. — Kate Duffy, Fortune, 6 July 2026

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