Overtagende

Overtagende is a present participle used as an adjective in Norwegian (and cognate forms exist in other Scandinavian languages). It derives from the verb overta, meaning to take over or assume control. As an adjective, overtagende describes something or someone that takes over, such as an entity in a takeover process. The corresponding noun form for the action is overtakelse or overtakelse, and the person or party performing the action is often described as the overtakende part or overtaker.

Common contexts

The term is most frequently found in business and legal language related to mergers and acquisitions. In this sense, overtagende can refer to the acquirer or the party that takes control of another company. It can also be used more generally to describe any actor that assumes responsibility, authority, or ownership through a transfer or takeover. Examples include statements like: “Det overtagende selskapet vil tilby aksjonærene en pris per aksje,” meaning “The acquiring company will offer a price per share to the shareholders.”

Usage notes

Overtagende is typically used in attributive position before a noun, e.g., overtagende part, overtakende selskap. In some cases, the more common noun forms overtaktelse and overtaker may be used instead, depending on regional preference and legal context. The term is primarily found in Norwegian and Danish, with similar forms in Swedish (övertagande).

See also

Overtakelse, overtaker, overtakar, overtager.