But it was not to talk about a possible takeover, according to executives.

The troubles at the nation's No. 3 oil company have spurred speculation about possible asset sales or even a takeover.

The man talked about a military takeover, he said.

I do, from time to time, worry about a takeover that will set back the whole process.

On Wednesday the company said it had been approached about a possible takeover.

Adding to the tensions are the community's fears about a possible takeover of the school district.

And others anguished about a takeover by what they described as extremists.

There has been speculation about a takeover of Bard for several years, analysts said.

And nobody on our side is talking about a takeover.

"Anybody not worried about a takeover is living in a dream world," he said.