Sentence examples for are takeover from inspiring English sources
noun
The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.
"They're safe, they have high yields and they are takeover candidates".
Shares of Nokia and Research in Motion surged, too, amid speculation that they are takeover targets as well.
The proposal "makes some welcome changes that will reduce periods of uncertainty for companies that are takeover targets, and which give greater clarity about the bidder's plans for the business, including the impact on employees," said Matthew Fell, director for competitive markets for the group.
Some are bargains as going concerns; some are takeover bait.
Also, from a shareholder's standpoint, companies that generate cash are takeover targets.
Often this means finding companies that might be restructured or are takeover candidates.
If there are takeovers I need to know – because that means a new broom.
But most of the companies on this list are takeover-proof.
One option is takeover by private companies.
So beleaguered Sun is constantly rumored to be takeover bait.
To further entice investors, there's takeover talk.
