51.   It is likely Eisner will not name a second in command and may leave the choice of a successor to the board, a former Disney executive said.

52.   Just look at the numbers, say network executives.

53.   Kmart is now so focused on the bottom line that it makes missteps with consumers and suppliers, one manufacturing executive said.

54.   Kodak, along with Polaroid and Canon, were particularly keen on forming the alliance, executives said.

55.   Klaus Esser, chief executive of Mannesmann, is philosophically opposed to any offer, with or without cash, the executives said.

56.   Leonard said executives from chemical-makers Monsanto and DuPont helped U.S. officials create inspection rules, then helped the administration get those rules adopted by other nations.

57.   Most of the layoffs were accomplished through voluntary acceptances of severance packages, said the executives, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

58.   Most of the capacity growth will go to additional flights on existing routes, but an undisclosed destination will be added this fall, executives said.

59.   Ms. Kaden would not comment on the decision to release the interview from the ban, the executives said.

60.   Mutual fund buyers are pulling the trigger quicker than ever, say industry executives.