71.   The Lac takeover battle has been closely watched on Bay Street and Wall Street.

72.   The offer could lead to a hostile takeover battle.

73.   The most recent example is the takeover battle between Global Crossing and Qwest Communications for Frontier and U S West.

74.   The power shifts were seen last year in an unusual takeover battle within the French banking industry.

75.   The Rochester business was formerly the U.S. headquarters of Fisons Plc, which RPR bought last year following a hostile takeover battle.

76.   The Rochester business was originally owned by Fisons Plc, which RPR bought last year following a hostile takeover battle.

77.   The share prices of Wells Fargo and First Interstate banks plunged on fears of a drawn-out or possibly unsuccessful takeover battle.

78.   The stakes in the high-profile takeover battle for ITT Corp. just went up again.

79.   The takeover battle is one of the most heated in a record year for corporate acquisitions.

80.   The Swedish chairman of the European Union voiced concern over the takeover battle.