Change in the controlling interest of a corporation, either through a friendly acquisition or an unfriendly, hostile, bid. A hostile takeover (with the aim of replacing current existing management) is usually attempted through a public tender offer.
A takeover may be a friendly acquisition or a hostile bid. A hostile takeover is usually attempted through a public tender offer.
A takeover may be a friendly acquisition or an unfriendly bid that the Target Company may fight with Shark Repellent techniques. A hostile takeover (aiming to replace existing management) is usually attempted through a public Tender Offer.
A friendly acquisition, understandably, is when the companies negotiate in a friendly tone and cooperate along the process. Acquisitions usually involve a bigger company buying a smaller one.
A change in a corporation's controlling interest through either a friendly acquisition or a hostile bid. Hostile takeovers aim to replace the target company's existing management and are usually attempted through a public tender offer.
A takeover can be a friendly acquisition bid, where the management would cooperate in negotiating the best price, or it can be an unfriendly bid, where the management tries to use various defensive strategies to repel the bidder.
Firms in financial distress and firms whose managers' interests are closely aligned with shareholders' interests often will welcome friendly acquisitions.
 See also: Tender Offer, Target company, Hostile takeover, Controlling interest, Saving
  
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