1.  Almost inevitably, though, when two clients merge, the ad agency for the acquired company loses out.

2.  Analysts and the acquired companies agree Fred Meyer and QFC customers are unlikely to encounter dramatic changes at either chain due to the merger.

3.  Analysts said Alcoa boosts the profits of acquired companies by cutting costs and improving production.

4.  And stock leaves shareholders of the acquired company with stock in the acquiring one, which means if the deal works out everybody gets to share in the prize.

5.  As a result of the contract and restructurings at recently acquired companies, Medaphis said it will post a third-quarter loss.

6.  Because demand for networking products is booming, the acquired companies have a common goal of getting product out the door fast.

7.  Acquisitions are often a bonanza for shareholders of the acquired company, Buffett acknowledges.

8.  Both acquired companies are fully owned by Axa-UAP.

9.  But chief executives of acquired companies increasingly are getting five-year deals.

10.  But he said Raytheon should treat all its employees, including those of the newly acquired companies, fairly and with dignity.