Takeover, Gaining control of a company. "The hostile takeover surprised the Board of Directors.", Bid, Offer to buy shares/company. "The company launched a takeover bid at $95 per share.", Raid, Buying shares on the stock market to gain control. "A raid is unlikely to result in full control.", Share/Stock, Unit of ownership in a company. "The stock price rose when the raid was announced.", Shareholder, Person/company that owns shares. "Shareholders must vote to accept the bid.", Board of Directors, Group that manages a company. "The Board rejected the hostile bid.", Premium, Extra amount paid above current price. "Mars paid a 30% premium to convince shareholders.", Asset, Something valuable owned by a company. "Assets include land, buildings, and equipment.", Bond, Loan certificate; company borrows money. "Raiders issue bonds to raise money for takeovers.", Leveraged Buyout (LBO), Buying a company using borrowed money. "Private equity firms specialize in LBOs."

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