But if a takeover battle were to develop, the price would likely soar.

The bid could end a takeover battle that began nearly three months ago.

Nor does the drama of takeover battles get in his way.

Either way, the takeover battle is already one of the most unusual in European financial services.

But in 1986 and 1987, the company was forced into a bitter takeover battle with a group led by the Limited.

In any case, a resolution of the takeover battle does not appear near.

The last thing the company needs is to be distracted by a takeover battle.

Now he is in the middle of a takeover battle.

In your normal takeover battle, the price only goes up.

These issues caused great controversy at the time of the takeover battle.