"My program is to forget about politics," he said, and to focus on acquiring new business.
In 1862, he acquired the entire business and quickly expanded it.
His decision proved fortunate when two years later he was given the chance to acquire the business.
The company has been acquiring and selling businesses to focus more on its major markets for information services.
Since then it has continued to acquire the brands and businesses of others.
Two groups have made offers to acquire the business.
These businesses were all acquired by Inchcape during the 1980s and early 1990s.
It has acquired American businesses worth more than $7 billion since 1999 and wants even more.
I have used my fortunes to acquire key businesses such as gas, oil, and mining.
It allows the companies to actively acquire smaller businesses, he said.