unfriendly takeover
noun[C]
FINANCEukusasituationin which onecompanygetscontrolof another when theownersof thatcompanydo notwanttosellit:
anunfriendlytakeoverattempt/bid/offer
Lawfirmsandinvestmentbankersare sometimesemployedby atargetcompanyto fend offunfriendlytakeovers.