51.   Molson refused to comment on any possible acquisitions.

52.   Nackan said the companies have begun identifying possible acquisitions.

53.   Neither Brewer nor McQuary would comment on possible acquisitions or partnerships.

54.   Officials at those two firms also would not comment on a possible acquisition, and are considered less likely to buy.

55.   On a possible Rolls-Royce acquisition, Stern said VW was interested in buying only a stake in the British carmaker and not the whole company.

56.   Phoenix would employ the remaining money for a range of purposes, including license fee payments and possible acquisitions.

57.   Proceeds from the offering will be used to repay debt and for possible acquisitions, the SEC filing said.

58.   Proceeds will be used by the Charlotte, N.C., bank holding company for general corporate purposes, including possible acquisitions.

59.   Proceeds will be used to finance working capital growth, for general corporate purposes and possible acquisitions.

60.   Peritus may also devote some of the money to working capital and possible acquisitions.