21.   Ward said she agreed to the transaction so that Computer Generation would have the capital to embark on an aggressive acquisition program.

22.   Under Eskridge, it was believed Stride Rite would expand through aggressive acquisitions and organic growth.

23.   Until now, it rarely stumbled with its aggressive acquisition strategy.

24.   We have made very aggressive acquisitions and investments.

25.   Analysts believe the recent aggressive acquisitions could be an attempt to clean up the shareholding structure before a possible listing.

26.   Analysts said the company is expected to be in a stronger position this year and next given its aggressive acquisitions in China.

27.   Much of the growth came from an aggressive acquisition program that left the firm with multiple product lines.