PharmaCyte Biotech Inc (PMCB)

[Gmc2020]

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Because of this a hostile takeover is unlikely as these announcements would created a bidding war, and with several big pharmas potentially interested it would likely be easier and cheaper to negotiate for a buyout privately.

Hostile takeovers usually only occur when only one group sees value in acquiring a company due to liquidation value or synergies exclusive to the acquiring company