The phrase "acquisition builds on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing how a new acquisition is based on or developed from previous knowledge, resources, or experiences.
Example: "The recent acquisition builds on our existing technology, enhancing our product offerings."
Alternatives: "acquisition is based on" or "acquisition relies on".
The acquisition builds on Texas Instruments' purchase of Butterfly VLSI Ltd. of Israel in January 1999.
The acquisition builds on a relationship between Caterpillar, based in Peoria, and Jinsung T.E.C., which supplies Caterpillar with equipment for its machines.
"This acquisition builds on our legacy of engaging our audiences with the best entertainment available in the industry and further demonstrates the strength of our partnership with Televisa," Ronald Day, senior vice president of programing for Univision Networks, said in a statement.
The acquisition builds on Dropbox's existing assets in the photo space — specifically acquisitions like Snapjoy (which was eventually shut down) and Loom — as well as the launch of its photo storage app Carousel earlier this year.
A system that dynamically keeps pace with seismic changes in talent acquisition, builds on hiring managers' years of experience and talent with decision-making technology that's aligned across the enterprise with a renewed focus on talent.
Discussing the deal, Nokia flags up existing expertise in "preventive health and patient care" in its Nokia Technologies division, which it said it intends to build on with the acquisition of Withings' consumer health gadget and digital health platform business.
ITV chief executive, Adam Crozier, said: "Great content is at the heart of ITV's growth strategy and the acquisition of Talpa builds on the success of our international content business and is absolutely in line with our desire to create and own formats that travel.
During the knowledge acquisition process, learners built on one another's questions, ideas, information, and experiences shared during the discourse of group work and amalgamated them to make new meanings and understandings.
Last September, the museum announced a new acquisition program, built on a gift of 28 works of video and new-media art and an endowment goal of $10 million toward the care and conservation of the Asia Society Contemporary Art Collection.
Special attention is employed to the control and data acquisition system built on two VME controllers.
Now, rather than more big purchases, Ecolab is looking for occasional bolt-on acquisitions to build on what it hopes will be organic growth of 6-8% a year.Investors seem convinced, judging by the soaring share price.
