In the last $5$ years, has advanced auto parts acquired another company? If so$,$ what was the acquisition premium $($the difference between the price per share offered and the market price per share just before the deal was announced; this may only be available if the target was publicly traded$).$ How did the market react to news of the deal $($did the stock price go up or down immediately after the news broke? You can evaluate this regardless of whether the target was publicly traded.$)?$

$2.$ What corporate strategy does this acquisition represent?

$3.$ Has the acquisition been successful? If not, why not?

$4.$ Would the corporation have been better off pursuing a strategic alliance with this target instead of acquiring it$?$ Why or why not?