The department has said it plans to be tougher on future takeovers in the airline industry.

Sure, he sat through the meetings on proxy fights and takeovers.

State law on takeovers calls for keeping control for at least five years.

The amount of money available to bet on takeovers can affect the spreads.

European leaders thought they had reached agreement on corporate takeovers months ago.

California is now the only major corporate state without a rule on takeovers.

For example, in France last year, according to some estimates, it led banks that advise on takeovers.

Private equity firms spent nearly $200 billion on takeovers last year.

"I could write a book on takeovers," he said.

He wants the Senate to consider a bill that would place new restrictions on hostile corporate takeovers.