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Bust-up Takeover

Definition:

A bust-up takeover refers to a situation where a company acquires another company against the wishes of the target's management. It is characterized by intense hostility and resistance from the target company, often resulting in an aggressive and hostile acquisition.

Main Usage:

The term "bust-up takeover" is mainly used in the context of mergers and acquisitions to describe a scenario where the acquisition process becomes confrontational and hostile due to the resistance offered by the target company's management.

Example Sentences:

• The company's board voted against the proposed deal, leading to a potential bust-up takeover.
• The hostile reaction from the management team resulted in a heated bust-up takeover attempt.
• Investors anticipate a bust-up takeover as the company faces financial distress.

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