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Tim Cook: Apple bought 20 to 25 companies in the past six months

Apple is reportedly on a shopping spree. CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that it's bought 20 to 25 companies in the last six months, up from 18 acquisitions last year.

Apple didn't immediately respond to request for comment, but Cook told CNBC that the deals aren't usually public because the company is looking for "talent and intellectual property."

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