71.   Even WorldCom, about to complete its acquisition of MCI, could be hurt by a long market decline.

72.   Evergreen expects to complete the acquisition in the fourth quarter.

73.   Exide Corp. said it completed its acquisition of three German battery makers, completing its European acquisition strategy.

74.   First Midwest completed an acquisition of Iowa-based Citizens Federal Savings Bank in December.

75.   Fleet has already cleared many other obstacles on its way toward completing the acquisition of Shawmut.

76.   Federated Investors today said it completed its acquisition of nine money market funds from Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.

77.   Ferragamo said the purchase of the perfumes completes its acquisition of Ungaro.

78.   Four weeks ago, Kroger became the largest supermarket chain in the nation when it completed its acquisition of Fred Meyer Inc.

79.   Georgia-Pacific recently completed its acquisition of Fort James, the maker of Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern toilet tissue and Dixie cups.

80.   Gucci Group, which is rapidly adding to its stable of brands and designers, recently completed its acquisitions of controlling stakes in Alexander McQueen and Bottega Veneta.