The phrase "takeover candidate" refers to a company that is considered attractive or desirable for another company to acquire. It means that the company is seen as a potential target for a takeover or acquisition by another business. Full definition
Finally, another reason to like Monster is its appeal as a potential takeover candidate. (seekingalpha.com)
How often does your broker call you with tips about a hot takeover candidate or a distressed company about to turn around? (realtormag.realtor.org)
Makharinsky, plus our panel of regulars — Bambi Francisco, Ezra Roizen and John Shinal — pretty much agreed that iLike will become an attractive takeover candidate thanks to its fast - growing user base — over 20 million and growing at another one million every two weeks, according to CEO Ali Partovi. (vator.tv)