31.   Des Moines, Iowa-based Younkers has been battling a hostile takeover attempt by Milwaukee-based Carson Pirie Scott.

32.   During the bankruptcy, Hayes announced and abandoned a merger with Boca Research, then battled takeover attempts as well as internal dissension.

33.   Earlier this month, Mentor Graphics won a key court ruling that appeared to clear the way for its hostile takeover attempt of Quickturn.

34.   Earlier this month, DaimlerChrysler hired Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase to advise it on potential defense strategies if it became the target of a hostile takeover attempt.

35.   Eventually Summit Bank halted its takeover attempt, unable to collect enough shares of Global Commerce.

36.   Fifteen years ago, my fellow managers and I fought a hostile takeover attempt.

37.   From the first day of the takeover attempt, Hasbro orchestrated an effort to repel Mattel.

38.   Green said the drop in the share price may offer opportunities for other takeover attempts, however.

39.   He brushed aside a suggestion that management might be distracted by a takeover attempt.

40.   He said the company is not for sale and will fight any hostile takeover attempt.