"We look forward to a smooth transition from the previous ownership and expect its excellent, dedicated staff to remain with us."

At that point, the syndicated shows aired by previous ownership were dropped totally.

What remains to be seen is what effect, if any, a design's previous ownership will have.

"Plants had been assigned specific products without regard for previous ownership."

The account had been handled in-house under the previous ownership, he added.

The navigation had languished under its previous ownership and needed substantial further investment.

"Computer," she said, "study the images I've just placed into memory and search for any serial numbers or indications of previous ownership."

The new operators decided to not honor lifetime passes sold under previous ownership, resulting in possible legal action.

The conditions of these rental units on the properties were extremely poor, having been long neglected by their previous ownership.

He is one of only two staff members retained by the previous ownership.