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The phrase "acquisition of stock" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to finance, business transactions, or investments when referring to the act of obtaining shares in a company.
Example: "The acquisition of stock in the tech startup was a strategic move to enhance our portfolio."
Alternatives: "purchase of shares" or "buying of stock".
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Hermès, the maker of iconic silk scarves and Birkin handbags and one of the last great independent luxury houses, said it had asked prosecutors on July 10 to investigate "the terms of LVMH's acquisition of stock in Hermès".
On Tuesday, MacAndrews & Forbes, Mr. Perelman's holding company, said it had agreed to pay a $720,000 civil penalty to resolve accusations that the company violated reporting requirements related to its acquisition of stock in the Scientific Games Corporation.
Now it's looking to grow its business internationally, through the acquisition of stock photo competitor Pixmac.
The acquisition of stock and its wellbeing has been described as a means in itself rather than a means to an end (van Raay 1975).
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Hands made his name in the 1990s with deals such as the £690m acquisition of rolling stock business Angel Trains, subsequently sold at a £390m profit, and he signalled to the City that future takeovers will be in a similar €250m (£219m)-€350m bracket.
On Thursday Liberty said it completed the acquisition of all stock in Liberty Satellite & Technology that it did not already own.
Where A is the costs associated to the acquisition of rolling stock and B is the difference between benefits and annual access charges.
Kessel said that in addition to the challenges to getting three of its candidates elected to the board, he thinks International Rectifier still has a shareholder rights plan in place from 1996 that limits the acquisition of its stock to 20%.
At newly promoted Watford, the Pozzo family ownership engaged in a rapid series of acquisitions to stock a squad which could stay in the Premier League.
This marks the company's first foray into the stock content business, and the new product is the result of Adobe's acquisition of the Fotolia stock content marketplace, which closed fewer than six months ago.
Third, the routines of acquisition, stock and distribution of medicines in the public sector need to be re-evaluated, ensuring adequate and timely distribution of essential medicines.
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