"The return we can get from the acquisition is very large."
In recent years, it has seen significant growth from acquisitions.
Much of the growth in the past came from acquisitions, and fewer are being made.
Most of that growth, however, comes from acquisitions and new stores.
But the gains in the past few years have come from acquisitions.
"In 2004, we will get the profit growth from acquisitions."
This is seen as distinct from the 'acquisition' of language.
The company reported a one-time charge of $41 million from the acquisition.
These product lines resulted from acquisitions made by the company in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
But the growth did not result from geographic expansion or the acquisition of land.