1.   Also, when questions are raised about disparities in hiring, promotions, salaries and dismissals, the agency is considering allowing companies to answer those concerns by mail.

2.   A spokeswoman said the company would not answer any questions on the lawsuit.

3.   Casino companies answer in economic terms.

4.   However, yesterday stores were closed and the company did not answer its phones.

5.   Inopportunity knocks, too, and few companies have been answering the door in recent months as frequently as Apple Computer Inc.

6.   The company has not answered that question.

7.   The Redmond, Washington-based company answered the query and has heard nothing since, he said.

8.   The SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers subsequently halted trading in Comparator shares until the company adequately answers questions about its assets.

9.   The SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers subsequently halted trading in Comparator shares until the company adequately answers questions about those assets.

10.   Carlos Baviera, a vice president of Amvel, said the company can answer the allegations and prove there was no overpricing or other irregularity in the deal.