hostile takeover

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It marks a sharp escalation in a saga which has sparked uproar in Germany, and the finance ministry in Berlin swifty responded that any "hostile takeover" of the systemically important bank would be "unacceptable."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Undeterred, Paramount chief executive David Ellison launched a hostile takeover bid, taking his suit directly to shareholders.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

After the Netflix deal was announced, Paramount launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Paramount has countered by launching a hostile takeover effort, but has yet to up its offer.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

If there was ever a moment to declare you like someone, it was with a churro in your hand and a day of protesting a greedy land developer’s hostile takeover of your neighborhood behind you.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya