The proposed acquisition of Avondale, which is worth $38 a share in cash, seems more straightforward.

The proposed acquisition of Apollo was announced after the stock market closed.

But even without knowing the price, some of the analysts have criticized the proposed acquisition.

The proposed acquisition had been opposed by the Kaskel group.

The proposed acquisition is the latest major consolidation in the multimedia software market.

"This proposed acquisition might result in only a single major provider for this important and growing area."

To satisfy regulators, the proposed acquisition has been structured in to diffuse the ownership position.

Williams claims no expertise in art history and says he personally has never vetoed a proposed acquisition for the museum.

Its annual sales have reached $800 million, not counting the latest proposed acquisition.

This proposed acquisition will require government and regulatory approvals in China.