But subsequent buyout attempts, including a $7.45 billion offer in March 1988, were unsuccessful.
In recent buyout attempts, shareholders have sought to reject deals in hopes of pushing the buyers to pay more.
Obviously, that would make any buyout attempt prohibitively expensive.
Titan Corp., after a failed buyout attempt by Lockheed Martin.
Whatever the outcome of the buyout attempt, the decision would not have many repercussions outside of Biddeford.
Despite several buyout attempts, the company has remained independent.
It was a precedent setting buyout attempt that seemed to good to be true.
Trading in Cummins Engine stock was suspended amid speculation about a possible buyout attempt sent its price soaring.
Lifted by a previous buyout attempt, UAL's stock rose as high as $294 a share.
City officials think this will raise some money for low-income housing, but they do not expect many buyout attempts.