11.   And with a recent acquisition, Devon should be able to expand production to capitalize on rising demand.

12.   Another factor driving the lofty price paid for Signet, as well as for other recent acquisitions by banks, is the bull market.

13.   At the same time, Centennial is trying to salvage what it can of three recent acquisitions that turned sour after the Pinez scandal surfaced.

14.   BankBoston has put most of its energy into building its widely admired Latin America franchise and the recent acquisition of investment banking heavyweight Robertson Stephens.

15.   Boasting several recent acquisitions and a hotshot new chief executive, the defense contractor seemed ready to transform itself into an industry star.

16.   Both are recent acquisitions of the Preservation Society of Newport County.

17.   A majority of the increase was tied to the strong financial markets and recent acquisitions by UAM, the company said.

18.   A restructuring of the banking system and the recent acquisition of Argentine banks by foreign banks has helped strengthen the financial system.

19.   Add the recent acquisition of Pippen, and you have plenty to make Olajuwon smile.

20.   But he added that even on more recent acquisitions, Net outperforms most real estate funds, including retail funds.