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Acquisition

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When one company purchases all or a majority interest in another company to take control over its operations. Also known as takeover. Takeovers can be either friendly or unfriendly. Friendly takeovers often have a positive effect on the price of the stock being acquired. Unfriendly takeovers can have a negative effect on the stock price of the company being acquired.





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Takeover target
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