11.   Analysts say that the company is preparing a public stock offering for the near future.

12.   And each company is already preparing to offer entertainment programs on its network.

13.   As a result of an internal investigation, the company is preparing to dismiss some employees involved with the harassment of bankrupt customers.

14.   As the company prepares to begin releasing its financial information in full accordance with U.S. accounting principles next year, Messier wants investors to keep Vivendi in mind.

15.   As the company prepares to double in size, he also has to find the talent to support that growth.

16.   As companies prepare to downsize, they hire fewer temps.

17.   As the company prepares for its shareholder meeting here next week, there have been rumors of a move to pressure the board to force out Messier.

18.   As the company prepares to release earnings today, its stock is trading near an all-time high.

19.   At present, companies prepare hundreds of paper copies of their earnings reports and place them in pigeonhole boxes in the press club for each media company.

20.   Auditors must be independent because their job is to review the financial statements companies have prepared.