__ Takeovers, When Firms Change Hands Unwillingly

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Australia, Group 1004, Puzzle 5 (Gladys Elphick).

Question is: __ Takeovers, When Firms Change Hands Unwillingly

and the answer is: HOSTILE

Word Meaning:

HOSTILE — Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.

Definitions from Wiktionary.