11.   But it made its bid contingent on termination of the planned Bozell acquisition, saying it was too expensive.

12.   But the planned acquisition has come under antitrust scrutiny by the Justice Department.

13.   Cascade shares actually declined after the announcement of its planned acquisition by Ascend Communications, but have since moved back up.

14.   During a waiting period following notification, the government agencies may to challenge or raise issues concerning the planned acquisition.

15.   Following the planned acquisition, which still requires approvals from AdForce shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission, AdForce will operate as an independent unit within CMGI.

16.   In announcing his decision, Condon cited the planned acquisition of Netscape Communications Corp. by America Online Inc. as evidence of healthy competition in the Internet industry.

17.   In June, it announced the planned acquisition of First Bank of Omaha and Southwest Bank.

18.   Last month, Microsoft abandoned its planned acquisition of Intuit Inc., the leading producer of personal-finance software, after a Justice Department challenge.

19.   Massachusetts stocks rose, as Brooktrout Technology Inc. shares gained after Advest Group raised its recommendation for the stock amid strong fourth-quarter earnings and a planned acquisition.

20.   Medrad officials said the planned acquisition by Schering, follows a decision in the spring to look for buyers for Medrad.