31.   The company welcomed the outside interest.

32.   The decision to allow extra woodchipping in private forests on a case-by-case basis will be welcomed by companies which have private holdings.

33.   The company might even welcome a flat tax.

34.   They are welcomed by companies that grow organic meat, who have been frustrated in attempts to market a premium product.

35.   Today, Usinor Chairman Francis Mer responded publicly, saying his company welcomes talks with Cockerill.

36.   U.S. companies also welcomed the addition of Malaysia and other Asian countries to an ITA accord.

37.   ValuJet spokesman Robert Copeland said the company welcomed the move and pledged cooperation.

38.   While many monitoring companies welcome self-installed hard-wired systems, not all are so receptive.

39.   A Eurotunnel spokeswoman said the company welcomes the inquiry.

40.   Analysts contacted by Business Times said the companies would welcome the prospect of funds injection.