And it would take time for the others to complete their takeover.

The takeover was completed last June for $6.4 billion in cash.

On January 1, 1999 the takeover was completed with a 51% majority share.

She said the better approach would have been to allow the payments only if a takeover was completed.

It was also reported that the takeover would be fully completed on September 24, 2008.

The takeover was completed on the 24 May 2012.

The takeover was completed on December 14 that year.

Until the takeover is completed, an interim board will run Public Service.

The takeover was officially completed on 2 March 2009.

He estimated there was a 70 percent chance that the takeover would not be completed as currently configured.