acquisition
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It expects the acquisition to be complete by the end of the summer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Australia’s Sigma Healthcare said it is involved in early discussions about a potential acquisition of U.K. drugstore chain Boots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“It was one of the most expensive games we had,” but Jackson says the level of fan engagement and customer acquisition made it worthwhile.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
What if something like The Familiar falls on hard times? iRobot—the company that Angle led for three decades before he left in 2024—declared bankruptcy last year after European authorities blocked its acquisition by Amazon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The Instructors of Threes were in charge of the acquisition of correct language.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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