Takeover

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004823",
  "term": "Takeover",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The acquisition of control of one company by another, either through the purchase of a majority of its shares or through a merger. This can be a friendly acquisition, where the target company's board agrees to the deal, or a hostile takeover, where the acquiring company attempts to gain control against the wishes of the target's management. Takeovers are subject to securities regulations and antitrust laws.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/takeover/"
}