BNET Business Dictionary

Business Definition for: Raider

  • a person or company that makes hostile takeover bids

Wiktionary Definition for: Raider

  • #One who engages in a raid.

Additional Resources

Eidos Interactive to release an expert add on pack to its mega hit title Tomb Raider; Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business to be available this summer
SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE--March 26, 1997--Eidos Interactive, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eidos plc (NASDAQ: EIDSY), a developer and publisher of entertainment software products, announced today the forthcoming release of Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business, an add on pack for owners of the original Tomb Raider for PC CD-ROM.
Research articles 1997-03-26
Eidos Interactive Releases New Adventure With "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend"
Eidos, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced the launch of the much anticipated "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend," the seventh edition in the highly successful Tomb Raider game series. After a two year hiatus, the world's most famous female explorer makes her...
Tags: legend
Research articles 2006-04-11
Raider Resources Closes Acquisition and Sale
CALGARY, ALBERTA--BUSINESS WIRE--SEPTEMBER 22, 1995--RAIDER RESOURCES (Alberta Stock Exchange: RDR) Raider Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 95 percent of the Partnership Units of the Centipede Resources Partnership for $6.5 million cash. The Partnership contains oil and gas properties with 950,000 bbl...
Tags: acquisition, Alberta, Business Wire, FINANCE, Investment, stock
Research articles 1995-09-22
Raider Resources Announces Closing of Property Disposition
CALGARY, Alberta--BUSINESS WIRE--July 22, 1998--Raider Resources (TSE:RAI.) Raider Resources is pleased to announce the closing of a property disposition on July 10, 1998. Our working interest in the Greencourt property was sold to an industry partner for $4 million. The proceeds from the transaction were applied to our bank loan,...
Tags: Business Wire
Research articles 1998-07-22
Juina Mining Corp. Retains Raider Investor Group as its Investor Relations Firm
RENO, Nev.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 23, 1999-- Juina Mining Corp. (OTC BB:GEMM) (Berlin Exchange:JUI.BER) has announced that effective June 21, 1999, it has retained Raider Investor Group as its investor relations consultant. Raider Investor Group ("RIG") is an investor relations firm specializing in small-cap and micro-cap growth companies. Its President,...
Tags: Business Wire, diamond, FINANCE, investor
Research articles 1999-06-23
Icahn wants rental merger; Wall Street raider snatches up Big Blue, H'wood stakes.(Retail)(Carl Icahn)(Hollywood Entertainment Corp.)(Brief Article)
Billionaire investor and famed Wall Street raider Carl Icahn said in regulatory filings last week that he would like to engineer a merger between Blockbuster Video and its No. 1 rival Hollywood Entertainment. Billionaire investor and famed Wall Street raider Carl Icahn said...
Tags: Carl Icahn, IBM Corp., Icahn, merger
Research articles 2004-12-20
Icahn puts the heat on Parsons: analyst supports raider on full cable spin, too.(Carl Icahn, Richard Parsons, Time Warner Inc.)
Time Warner Inc. chairman and CEO Richard Parsons met with corporate raider Carl Icahn last week. And though the meeting produced no fireworks, some analysts believe that the media giant should take Icahn's overtures seriously. Time Warner Inc. chairman and CEO Richard...
Tags: cable, Carl Icahn, Icahn, Time Warner Inc.
Research articles 2005-08-22
Tomb Raider Next Gen.(Activision)(Brief Article)
Although the PS2 game has been delayed Until second-half 2002, Lara Croft will have a major presence at E3 thanks to the June 15 feature film. The next-generation Tomb Raider game, which is yet to be named officially, will introduce ... Although the...
Tags: Activision Inc., game
Research articles 2001-05-14
Eidos Interactive Announces Tomb Raider II Gold; Expands Tomb Raider Franchise, Which Tops 15 Million Units Sold Worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE--April 7, 1999--Eidos Interactive, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced the development of new levels which will be included in "Tomb Raider II Gold."
Research articles 1999-04-07
Croft Manor, presumably the Tomb Raider version of the Batcave.(new movie starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft)(Brief Article)
Actress Angelina Jolie will pack more than knives and whips when she goes dungeon crawling as Lara Croft in Paramount Pictures' new film Tomb Raider. That movie opens June 15 and is based on the popular computer gaming series of the same name. Joli ...
Tags: computer game, Ericsson Inc., movie
Research articles 2001-02-26
Moto holders cool to Icahn's advances; Raider needs allies to achieve his aims.(News)
Byline: STEVEN R. STRAHLER Motorola Inc. shareholders aren't rushing to back corporate raider Carl Icahn's push to win a board seat and force the cell phone maker to conduct a massive share buyback. "To have a large stock buyback in one qua...
Tags: Carl Icahn, Motorola Inc., shareholder
Research articles 2007-02-05
Alcoa provides wheels for Jeep Wrangler Tomb Raider model
Alcoa has signed a contract to place its 16-inch forged aluminum wheels on the limited edition Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider model, which is based on the custom Wrangler Rubicon featured in the upcoming movie Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. In order to coincide launch of the...
Tags: Alcoa Inc.
Research articles 2003-06-12
Is Icahn set to be King Lear? When corporate raider Carl Icahn comes calling, most companies view it as a troubling omen. But Lear Corp.'s management sees someone they can deal with.(Carl Icahn )
Byline: Brent Snavely Last week's corporate buyout saga involving Southfield-based Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA) and legendary corporate raider Carl Icahn was unusual both for a company targeted by Icahn, and for Icahn himself. Typically, when Icahn se Byline: Brent Snavely ...
Tags: Carl Icahn, company, Lear Corp.
Research articles 2007-02-12
Vodafone signs exclusive content agreement to offer Tomb Raider game.(Global Wireless)
European carrier Vodafone Group plc announced a deal with video game company Eidos for the exclusive rights to the Tomb Raider game across 22 countries, a deal that further shows the growing market for exclusive wireless content and downloadable wi European carrier Vodafone Group...
Tags: agreement, game, Vodafone Group Plc., wireless
Research articles 2003-09-29
Eidos partners with TrialPay to give players thousands of ways to get Tomb Raider Anniversary for free
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Lara Croft celebrates her birthday this Valentine's Day and to commemorate the event, Eidos is inviting players to enjoy Tomb Raider Anniversary for free. Eidos, a world-leader in entertainment software, and TrialPay, the leader in alternative payments, have partnered to make it even easier for customers...
Research articles 2008-02-15
EIDOS EYES MASS MARKET FOR TOMB RAIDER 3 GAME.
Eidos Interactive will pursue the mass market for the second sequel to its best-selling Tomb Raider videogame. The marketer also is turning the game's iconic heroine into a multimedia franchise. Eidos Interactive will pursue the mass market for the second sequel to its best-selling Tomb Raider...
Research articles 1998-06-08
InfoSpace Signs ''Tomb Raider'' European Development and Distribution Deal as Eidos Partnership Goes Transatlantic; InfoSpace to Distribute ''Tomb Raider,'' ''Hitman,'' ''Thief'' and ''Championship Manager'' Titles for Eidos
LEIPZIG, Germany -- InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSP), a leader in mobile media, today announced from Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, a deal to develop and distribute the mobile game "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Puzzle Paradox" and to distribute a range of Eidos Interactive titles to operators in selected regions across Europe....
Tags: InfoSpace Inc., partnership
Research articles 2006-08-23
Jets sign former Raider McGlockton to beef up DL
The New York Jets hope former Raider Chester McGlockton can help beef up their defensive line. The former Pro Bowl tackle and Oakland Raider signed with the Jets on Tuesday, giving them added leadership and depth on a depleted front that is missing two key players with...
Tags: CAREER, NFL, team, training
Research articles 2003-07-16
Mr. Raider retires
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Capton: MR. RAIDER RETIRES: Tim Brown smiles at a news conference in Oakland, CA, where he announced his retirement from the NFL, ending his 17-year career as one of the NFL's most prolific receivers. Brown, who played last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signed a one-day...
Tags: CAREER, NFL
Research articles 2005-08-08
Tim intends to retire as Raider
The man who once called himself "Mr. Raider" plans on ending his career that way. Tim Brown may have played his final season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but will sign a ceremonial one-day contract later this month and retire as an Oakland Raider. ...
Tags: CAREER, NFL, Oakland, team
Research articles 2005-07-07
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