Then it seemed to acquire a rival, who will be discussed later.

Younkers became influential as it acquired several rivals throughout the 20th century both inside and outside of Iowa.

Mobility is Switzerland's only car-sharing company, after having acquired various rivals.

The company spent heavily: both on expanding its network and on acquiring rivals.

As a company's shares become more valuable, it becomes easier to issue new shares to acquire a rival.

Both companies expanded rapidly by acquiring smaller rivals over the past decade, a strategy that left them saddled with debt.

Large American investment banks have spent heavily here in recent years to expand their operations and acquire smaller British rivals.

SBC continued to grow in the early decades of the 20th century, acquiring weaker rivals.

The company, which recently acquired a British rival, is about to open an office in Sri Lanka.

Analysts expressed concern that Peregrine, which had paid billions of dollars to acquire rivals last year, was running out of money.