What is another word for takeover bid?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪkə͡ʊvə bˈɪd] (IPA) 
A takeover bid refers to the attempt by one company to acquire another through purchasing a significant number of its shares. However, there are several other synonyms used to describe this event. One such synonym is a hostile bid, which refers to a takeover bid made without prior consultation between the two companies. A takeover bid can also be classified as a buyout, which involves an offer to purchase all of the company's outstanding stock. A tender offer is another synonym, which is a formal, public offer by a potential acquirer to buy a substantial portion of a target company's outstanding shares. Finally, a merger bid is an attempt to merge two companies instead of acquiring one.
