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takeoverIn business, the acquisition by one company of a sufficient number of shares in another company to have effective control of that company – usually 51%, although a controlling stake may be as little as 30%. Takeovers may be agreed or contested; methods employed include the dawn raid, and methods of avoiding an unwelcome takeover include reverse takeover, poison pills, or inviting a white knight to make a takeover bid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ms Muhsin's electrical union is still battling to stop sub-contracting in the power sector, which it sees as a prelude to corporate takeover of a public resource. Some in the Chatsworth congregation, even though they proposed the merger, felt a little like they were in a corporate takeover. The second show, "Secrets," a drama about the violent corporate takeover of a fictional fashion firm, was licensed from Miami-based Xystus LLC. |
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