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"takeover attempt" refers to an effort made by one company to gain control over another company. It means that one company wants to acquire or buy a majority of the shares or assets of another company in order to take full control of its operations and decision-making.
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- This happens to be a hostile takeover attempt, but the next one might just be an activist fight for board seats or management changes. (bloomberg.com)
- Otherwise, their whole takeover attempt is in vain. (legalinsurrection.com)
- In 2012 Ackman was instrumental in a proxy fight that installed Hunter Harrison as CEO of Canadian Pacific Railway; he is currently involved in a hostile takeover attempt of of Botox maker Allergan by Quebec's Valeant Pharmaceuticals. (canadianbusiness.com)
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