HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Hostile takeoverThe financial definition for Hostile takeover:A takeover of a company against the wishes of the current management and the board of directors by an acquiring company or raider. Similar MatchesBust up takeoverBust up takeoverA leveraged buyout in which the buyer sells off the assets of the target-company to repay the debt that financed the takeover. City code on takeovers and mergersCity code on takeovers and mergersSee: Dawn raid TakeoverTakeoverGeneral 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. Further SuggestionsTakeover targetClick to compare definitions of Hostile takeover Click to view definitions beginning ho |