For Takeover we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Accounting, Finance, Frauds and Scams, International Economics, Investing and Soccer.

Takeover (Accounting)

refers to one company (the acquirer) purchasing another (the target). Such events resemble mergersbut without the formation of a new company.

Takeover (Finance)

General term referring to transfer of control of a firm from one group of shareholders to another group of shareholders. Change in the controlling interest of a corporation, either through a friendly acquisition or an unfriendly, hostile, bid. A hostile takeover (with the aim of replacing current existing management) is usually attempted through a public tender offer.

Takeover (Frauds and Scams)

A change in a corporation's controlling interest through either a friendly acquisition or a hostile bid. Hostile takeovers aim to replace the target company's existing management and are usually attempted through a public tender offer. Other takeover methods are unsolicited merger proposals to directors, accumulation of shares in the open market, or proxy fights.

Takeover (International Economics)

The acquisition by one firm of another.

Takeover (Investing)

A change in a corporation's controlling interest through either a friendly acquisition or a hostile bid. Hostile takeovers aim to replace the target company's existing management and are usually attempted through a public tender offer. Other takeover methods are unsolicited merger proposals to directors, accumulation of shares in the open market, or proxy fights.

See Also: Acquisition; Bear Hug; Bust-Up Takeover; Garbatrage; Golden Parachute; Greenmail; In Play; Merger; Proxy Fight; Rumortrage; Tender Offer; White Knight

Takeover (Soccer)

A 2 vs. 1 combination play in which the two offensive players move toward each other and the ball is transferred from one player to the other.

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