hostile takeover

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However, the Ellisons’ Paramount is contesting Warner’s choice and has launched a hostile takeover bid, asking investors to tender their Warner shares to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount shifted gears and launched a hostile takeover, appealing directly to Warner shareholders, offering them $30 a share.

From Los Angeles Times

In a hostile takeover, shareholders want their money faster.

From MarketWatch

Discovery fell 1.0 percent after rejecting a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week in favor of a plan to be acquired by Netflix.

From Barron's

Last week, Paramount launched its hostile takeover campaign for Warner after losing the bidding war to Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times