It was turned into a military prison in the 17th century, until its acquisition by the state in 1932.

The factory remained open until its acquisition by the government in 1970, shortly after which it was closed down.

Secondly, until its acquisition by the Trust in 1991, it was owned by the same family for nearly 400 years.

The series would not receive another corporate sponsor until its acquisition by SpeedVision in 1999.

The business changed hands - and names - several times, until its ultimate acquisition by competitor the Swan Brewery in 1927.

The company remained family owned until its acquisition by City Stores, Inc. in 1951.

Rick ran Doman Industries until its acquisition in 2004.

Until its acquisition by the Holocaust museum, it was still afloat.

Until its acquisition by Storehouse plc in 1983, the business operated as a number of separate companies carrying out particular trading activities.

Minnesota ecologists purchased land parcels through 1929 until the University's acquisition in 1940.