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A big acquisition could just end up being a distraction from their core businesses. There is probably only so much you can spend on improving the current supply chain, $100 billion+ is a crazy large amount. What if they feel they can continue growth without spending every last cent?


They could buy a well run supporting business and leave it alone. Diversifying outside your core business is a bit risky, of course.


Apple does not want to become a conglomerate. No matter how "alone" you want to leave a subsidiary it will always be a distraction to management.




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