Depends. Plenty of companies growth model is through purchasing brands and combining "synergies". CHD is a great example. They acquire a compajy and its IP, but

Depends. Plenty of companies growth model is through purchasing brands and combining "synergies". CHD is a great example. They acquire a compajy and its IP, but the factories and all and keep useful employees and buy everyone else out. Arm and Hammer, Trojan Condoms, Oxiclean, Toothpastes, toothbrushes, cat litter, everything in the grocery that's not food!