A hostile takeover bid is an attempt to buy a controlling interest in a publicly-traded company without the consent or cooperation of the target company's board of directors. It may be launched by a company that wants to expand its business, eliminate a rival, or both. Tactics include making a tender offer or initiating a proxy fight. Hostile takeovers have seen a resurgence in the wake of the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.
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