1.   Far from dismantling their newly acquired Massachusetts operations, most parent companies are looking to build them up as regional hubs.

2.   Its frenetically acquired operations range from waste-water treatment plants to the sale of bottled water.

3.   The company has also been plagued by troubles at its newly acquired Midwest operations.

4.   The California parent has since added three other Massachusetts companies plus a division of U.S. Robotics and expanded all its acquired operations.

5.   ConAgra Foods will also retain a significant minority stake in the acquired operations.