111.   The major acquisitions since last season were Navarro and Brian McRae, who has provided outfield defense, a leadoff hitter and a base-stealing threat.

112.   Then KUB came out with a statement that it is in the midst of negotiating for a major acquisition, which it said is expected to be completed soon.

113.   UBS, which failed to make any major acquisitions, has been fighting off pressure from a major shareholder, Martin Ebner, to produce higher profit.

114.   And it would probably be the last major acquisition for some time, he added.

115.   Murdoch defended his plans to issue limited preference shares and said the company planned no major acquisitions and was not involved in any negotiations for a major purchase.