61.   The problem for MCI Worldcom is that a major wireless acquisition could be costly and dilute its earnings for years.

62.   The transaction, which will be voted on by Amatil stockholders tomorrow, may dilute earnings booked from Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, analysts said.

63.   Their stock prices have run up during the bull market, making it possible for them to buy banks for stock without diluting the earnings of existing shareholders.

64.   They will not buy anything that dilutes earnings.

65.   Walter said the deal would not dilute earnings of Cardinal shareholders, even before savings were realized through combinations.

66.   A dealer said there is concern that the financing plan will further burden the RHB group and dilute its earnings.

67.   A dealer said there was concern that the financing plan will further burden the RHB group and dilute its earnings.

68.   Dealers said the share price fall reflected the rights issue move but the deal looked positive for the company although it might dilute earnings in the first year.

69.   The takeover would dilute cash earnings per share by less than five percent in the first year, the statement said.

70.   Northrop Grumman said the acquisition will initially dilute earnings, but added that it still expects to achieve double-digit increases in the next few years.