acquire
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The company said it plans to acquire fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash to reach young consumers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Allen, whose company Allen Media Group owns the Weather Channel and more than 30 network affiliate broadcast channels, plans to acquire 40 million shares for $3 apiece, BuzzFeed said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Earlier this month, GameStop announced it offered to acquire EBay for $125.00 per share in cash and stock.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Deutsche Lufthansa will acquire an additional 49% stake in ITA Airways for 325 million euros, increasing its holdings to 90%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
To live is to change, to acquire the words of a story, and that is the only celebration we mortals really know.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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