 Such a blueprint for further growth at Westamerica could be a double-edged sword.Thompson at Dain Bosworth noted that while Westamerica was well-positioned to continue its growth by acquisition and internal cost control, these strengths made Westamerica an attractive takeover candidate.Thompson forecast, "acquisition of this company is certainly a possibility; however, as long as earnings continue to grow and small bank opportunities remain abundant, we think it is more likely we will see Westamerica in the ranks of the consolidators as opposed to the consolidated."