61.   Many Russian companies acknowledge that projecting a positive corporate image is an important consideration in their charitable donations.

62.   Neither company acknowledged wrongdoing in the settlements.

63.   Neither company ever acknowledged that they were talking about a merger or acquisition.

64.   Pharmaceutical and chemical companies also acknowledge the need for a public database.

65.   Previously, companies did not acknowledge an obligation to inform employees about such plans in advance.

66.   Several companies acknowledged contributing to the event but refused to say how much.

67.   Shipments were delayed, books were sent to the wrong addresses and incorrect books were shipped, the company acknowledged.

68.   Still, the company acknowledges that meatpackers struggle to screen out undocumented workers.

69.   The companies acknowledged late Thursday that they were in talks, but declined to comment further.

70.   The company acknowledged that its operating margins had shrunk in the third quarter.