11. We are looking at alliances and possible business combinations , 12. But McKesson officials asserted the business combination would continue. 13. Our business combination will provide a mutually beneficial result. 14. The many new business combinations last week were just the beginning of the latest round. 15. Dynamics " has held preliminary discussions with CTS regarding the possibility of a business combination ," 16. The prospect of new business combinations and a fresh wave of mergers rejuvenated financial stocks. 17. Larson said he would still consider a " friendly business combination " between the two companies. 18. Many of the synergies from our business combination were put in place in the fourth quarter. 19. Despite the poison pill, E-Trade said it will continue to consider " appropriate business combinations ." 20. The companies said they could still collaborate in some way, short of an actual business combination .