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What is a Hostile Takeover?

By Mike Price – Updated Feb 22, 2025 at 11:21AM

Key Points

  • Hostile takeovers target companies whose management disagrees with buyout terms.
  • Tender offers, proxy fights, and open market purchases are three methods used.
  • Such takeovers can drive up share prices, benefitting current investors.
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