41.   With First Union Corp., PNC Bank Corp. and other big, out-of-state banks making large acquisitions in New Jersey, Hubco decided the new technology was critical.

42.   Within the next couple of years, I think they will use their stock or cash to make a large overseas acquisition.

43.   Analysts for several months have speculated the company may make a large acquisition and Lotus had been considered a likely candidate.

44.   American could face labor trouble digesting the large acquisitions.

45.   IP already reduced its work force as a result of buying Champion and other large acquisitions, he said.

46.   There has been speculation for months that the company would make a large acquisition with the money, and Lotus had been considered a likely target.