81.   The abrupt turn of events has landed Gleacher in the odd spot of helping to start a hostile takeover attempt on a company he worked for only recently.

82.   The acquisition was the first hostile takeover attempt by IBM in an industry that seldom makes uninvited bids.

83.   The bottom line, say industry experts, is that Amelio may not have much in the way of leverage to battle a hostile takeover attempt.

84.   The company has automated its ordering and shipping departments, invested heavily to refurbish stores and paid down debt incurred several years ago to stave off a takeover attempt.

85.   The company also had to fend off an unwanted investment from Hanson PLC that Wall Street assumed would develop into a takeover attempt.

86.   The company has also been targeted by Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison for a possible takeover attempt.

87.   The deal will rescue AMP from a hostile takeover attempt by Allied Signal.

88.   The deal, however, could leave Chrysler more vulnerable to future takeover attempts.

89.   The leadership struggle prompted speculation of a takeover attempt.

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