81.   The company expects to make decisions on several exploration projects by the end of June and on a possible acquisition later this year.

82.   The company is widely believed to be examining several possible acquisitions, but gave no details.

83.   The company would use these funds for general corporate purposes, including possible acquisitions.

84.   The company will use proceeds from the IPO for working capital, general corporate purposes, as well as for possible acquisitions.

85.   The company will use the money for general corporate purposes, including product development, working capital, and possible acquisitions.

86.   The company would also devote some of the funds to general corporate purposes, including possible acquisitions.

87.   The price proved too high for Broderbund, but the company is looking at other possible acquisitions, said a spokesman, Eric Winkler.

88.   The person also said Big Blue is talking to Apple Computer Inc. and Novell Inc. about possible acquisitions.

89.   The rest will go to general purposes, including possible acquisitions, according to the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday.

90.   The remainder will be earmarked for general corporate purposes, including possible acquisitions, the company said.