Moreover, acquisition and merger often give companies strengths in new areas.

This acquisition gives us a more national presence, which is something we've been looking to achieve.

The acquisition gives Millennium the first drug it will sell itself.

These final acquisitions gave him the means of making a quick fire.

The acquisition, he said, would give Volkswagen another channel to customers.

The acquisition will give the company access to 11 distribution centers.

The acquisitions give foreign companies better control over their costs and brand strategies.

These acquisitions are also giving foreign companies increasing influence in the American market.

The new acquisition will give the two companies access to Europe's $5 billion over-the-counter market.

Such acquisitions gave British companies a greater appreciation for the potential benefits of merger activity.