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Hostile bid
Practical Law UK Glossary 8-107-6698 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Hostile bid
Also known as a contested bid. A takeover offer by a bidder that does not have the agreement of the target company board.
For further information, see Practice notes, Takeovers: overview: Recommended or hostile? and Preparing for a hostile bid.