11.   Beverly Hills, California-based Hilton began its takeover attempt in January.

12.   BofA fought off the takeover attempt and maintained its independence.

13.   A month after it began its takeover attempt of John Labatt Ltd., the investment company retreated after being outbid by Belgian brewer Interbrew SA.

14.   A nationwide push to deregulate the utility industry has prompted an increase in buyouts and hostile takeover attempts.

15.   A poison pill is a means to discourage an unwanted takeover attempt by making it more expensive for the would-be buyer to acquire the target company.

16.   ADT is the largest security systems company in the U.S. and is currently resisting a hostile takeover attempt by Western Resources Inc.

17.   After years of battles, including failed prior takeover attempts under Gov. Mario Cuomo, some Long Islanders thought this day would never come.

18.   All passed on takeover attempts because TWA was seen as being a lot more trouble than it was worth.

19.   Brooke settled for a small amount of money during a board takeover attempt at RJR Nabisco.

20.   But analysts cautioned that the takeover attempt had only just begun.