For one, the only successful European takeovers have been between competitors within a single nation.

But he conceded that he did not know of any successful takeover against this kind of stock structure.

Its cooperation, along with that of the pilots' union, is considered crucial to a successful takeover.

I can't think of a successful hostile takeover in this industry.

Another would assess a corporate tax, to be paid by the acquirer, in the case of a successful hostile takeover.

A successful takeover could create a stronger opponent for Microsoft - breathing competition into an increasingly concentrated software market.

The controversial "street sweep" became the turning point of the ultimately successful takeover.

It was the first successful hostile takeover in German history, and, seen by many as a turning point in Germany's business culture.

The takeover, if successful, would represent one of the largest Japanese investments in an American company.

Another test showed that if no Formica queen was present, then Polyergus had little chance of a successful takeover.