take-over
Hostile corporate move
A take-over is when one entity assumes control of another—typically a company acquiring another company, often against the target's wishes: a hostile take-over.
The term extends to any seizure of control: a military take-over, a government take-over.
Also spelled takeover.
Forcible removal from power
- putschForcible government overthrow attempt
- regime changeReplacement of governing power
- juntaPost-coup ruling clique
- power grabAttempt to seize control
palace coup · coup d'état · usurpation · seizure of power · revolt · insurrection · mutiny · rebellion
Act of obtaining something
- buyoutPurchase of controlling interest
- mergerCorporate combination
- hostile bidUnsolicited acquisition offer
- tender offerPublic share purchase proposal
leveraged buyout · shareholder · stake · consolidation · divestiture · proxy fight · white knight · poison pill
Sudden armed incursion
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- occupationOne's regular paid work
incursion · conquest · aggression · predatory · unwelcome · resistance · defensive measures · greenmail
Dominant group's control
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- dominationSupreme authority held
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
predominance · control · mastery · subjugation · imperialism · colonialism · monopolization · market dominance
Forcibly take command
- gain controlAcquire command of
- step inInvolve oneself to help
- supplantReplace by force
- displaceRemove from proper position
succeed · replace · inherit · transition · handover · succession · installation
overthrow
Forcible removal from power
- putschForcible government overthrow attempt
- regime changeReplacement of governing power
- juntaPost-coup ruling clique
power grab · palace coup · coup d'état · usurpation · seizure of power · revolt · insurrection · mutiny · rebellion · uprising
acquisition
Act of obtaining something
- buyoutPurchase of controlling interest
- mergerCorporate combination
- hostile bidUnsolicited acquisition offer
tender offer · leveraged buyout · shareholder · stake · consolidation · divestiture · proxy fight · white knight · poison pill · golden parachute
raid
Sudden armed incursion
- invasionForcible entry into territory
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
occupation · incursion · conquest · aggression · predatory · unwelcome · resistance · defensive measures · greenmail · shark repellent
hegemony
Dominant group's control
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
- dominationSupreme authority held
sovereignty · predominance · control · mastery · subjugation · imperialism · colonialism · monopolization · market dominance · stranglehold
seize control
Forcibly take command
- gain controlAcquire command of
- step inInvolve oneself to help
- supplantReplace by force
displace · succeed · replace · inherit · transition · handover · succession · installation
take-overdivestiture
Disposal of assets
sell-off · handover · surrender · relinquishment · cession
take-overpartnership
Shared business arrangement
joint venture · alliance · collaboration · cooperation · consortium
take-overspin-off
Derivative from a parent
demerger · breakup · dissolution · separation · divestment