But he did say there was a "low probability" that the acquisition would occur.

The acquisition hasn't occurred yet (because it hasn't received government approval).

The firm's first acquisition occurred in Illinois in 1965.

Investors have been bidding up shares in anticipation that further mergers or acquisitions may occur.

Since the acquisition occurred, all of the buildings underwent renovations.

This will be especially important where significant acquisitions or disposals have occurred.

Numerous corporate acquisitions, sales, and mergers have occurred over the years.

From an accounting standpoint, no acquisition would have occurred.

Mergers, acquisitions, division and reorganizations occur between law firms as in other businesses.

Further acquisition of companies in major metropolitan areas across the United States occurred in the 1980s.