target company
takeover target

The company has often been mentioned as a possible takeover target.

The firm was even viewed as a likely takeover target.

American companies, though vulnerable, are not the only international takeover targets.

By early 1986, the financial troubles had made the company a potential takeover target.

Christie's has been considered a takeover target for some time.

After the deal, both companies are expected to be less attractive as takeover targets.

Harris has been considered a prime takeover target for more than a year.

The company's success also made it a desirable takeover target.

A reduced share price makes a company an easier takeover target.

He realized a 600 percent gain after it became a takeover target two weeks later.