A "takeover battle" refers to a situation where two or more companies are competing to acquire control over another company. It can involve bidding, negotiations, and various strategies employed by the companies to win the takeover. Full definition
Her comments come on the heels of milk price increases from rival dairy processors Murray Goulburn and Bega Cheese, and in the wake of Canadian dairy giant Saputo's victory in the three - way takeover battle for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter. (afr.com)
Robert Coury, executive chairman of Mylan, led the pharma firm's unsuccessful attempt to acquire Perrigo, which was one of the largest hostile takeover battles of 2015. (fortune.com)
WCB has been the subject of a dramatic takeover battle between NSW - based Bega Cheese, Canada's Saputo and Victorian farmer co-operative Murray Goulburn. (afr.com)