Textron continued its acquisition of several small companies in the next few years.

Following on from this, the company grew by setting up branches and through the acquisition of other companies.

Foreign acquisitions of American companies in 1988 exceeded $55 billion, more than double the 1986 total.

American acquisitions of European companies rose sharply in the second quarter.

Nowhere is this more evident than with the acquisition of companies.

Recent foreign acquisitions of American companies provide further fuel for the controversy.

No further acquisitions of other companies or investments are planned in the near future.

The company also obtained many software through acquisitions of companies.

The company strategy is growth by acquisition of overseas companies.

Since its start it has grown mostly through acquisitions of other companies.