acquisition

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The Economic Times, an Indian English-language business publication, reported Friday that the India-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is nearing a $12 billion acquisition of Organon, which is based in New Jersey.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

People are sour on the company’s transformation to a multiprice model, and there is a residual negative impact on investor sentiment following the acquisition of Family Dollar and its subsequent financial challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

BlackRock BLK 4.49%increase; green up pointing triangle went on an acquisition spree in the past few years to juice its growth in private markets, Wall Street’s hottest area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The acquisition is expected to trigger substantial layoffs and other cost-cuts as the new owners consolidate two legendary studios and TV operations, including dozens of cable channels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The subsequent articulation by his very talented friend Chappell constituted the final phase of acquisition, the triumphal phase, though he used Chappell’s services only sparingly.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson