Posts Tagged ‘takeover’

A Buyout is…

Friday, August 21st, 2009

A buyout is when a person or company buys the majority of shares, i.e. a controlling interest, in another company. This means they control the majority of votes at the annual meeting, can impact the board of directors, and influence other company decisions.

A Takeover is…

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

A takeover is generally the act of assuming control of something, but in business it refers to the purchase of one company by another. For example, if Corporation A takes over Corporation B, then Corporation B is now owned and controlled by Corporation A. A takeover can be done by purchasing stock or exchanging stock; it can also be hostile or friendly.