acquisition
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The acquisition is expected to trigger substantial layoffs and other cost-cuts as the new owners consolidate two legendary studios and TV operations, including dozens of cable channels.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The company completed its acquisition of Brex on Tuesday, bringing in an AI-enabled platform used by issuers of corporate credit cards.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Investors are scratching their heads about why Estée Lauder would take on a complicated acquisition before the turnaround has really taken hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Should the close date slip beyond September, Paramount agreed to pay Warner investors an extra 25 cents a share for every fiscal quarter until the acquisition is wrapped up.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The Ptolemys devoted much of their enormous wealth to the acquisition of every Greek book, as well as works from Africa, Persia, India, Israel and other parts of the world.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
