1.   BROWN and Jackson, which operates the Poundstretcher chain of stores, today became the latest in a long line of companies to ask shareholders for cash.

2.   Rights issue BROWN and Jackson, which operates the Poundstretcher chain of stores, is asking shareholders for cash.

3.   Eaton asked shareholders for patience with the stock price.

4.   Jang and his friends went onto the streets with placards asking shareholders to sign over their voting rights in a campaign to reform the bank.

5.   Parmalat shares sank early last year as a large increase in its debt and large acquisitions raised concern it would have to ask shareholders for fresh cash.

6.   Some analysts had predicted the company would ask shareholders for authority to buy back stock.

7.   The company said it will finance the acquisition without asking shareholders for a capital increase.

8.   Saatchi and Saatchi Co. PLC said Monday it will ask shareholders for approval next month.

9.   Some analysts have their doubts about whether Eurotunnel can meet these goals or even stay in business without being refinanced -- perhaps by asking shareholders for more money.

10.   Some analysts predict Eurotunnel needs to be refinanced -- perhaps by asking shareholders for more money.