Analysts said the deal strengthened Oce's position in the world market, leaving the company well poised for future growth.

Can Reed swing a deal to strengthen the roster, if not now, then at least before the trade deadline in February?

The deal would strengthen Roche's position in the diabetes products market by adding a treatment business to its diagnostic test line.

The commission said the deal might "create or strengthen a collective dominant position of the major record companies in the markets for recorded music."

Several lawyers for the marines charged in the case said the deal strengthened the arguments of the three enlisted men.

The deal will strengthen British Air's formidable position as a worldwide carrier but could reduce the availability of discount fares.

A deal would also strengthen Mannesmann's position in the fixed-line telecommunications networks.

E.ON executives hope the deal will strengthen their position in the European natural gas market.

He added that the deal would strengthen the company's cash reserves and allow it to consider acquisitions.

It has argued that the $24 billion deal would strengthen the company's sales of personal computers, data-serving computers and technology consulting.