1.   An answer is likely to come only after this offering has been sold.

2.   But Merrill balked at making some other changes, especially those that would have prohibited analysts from helping companies sell stock offerings to institutional investors, Silvers said.

3.   Issues such as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California may sell larger offerings if borrowing rates drop further.

4.   The bond offering is being sold in a private placement open only to institutional investors, including high-yield mutual funds.

5.   The company hopes to use broadband to sell add-on offerings such as digital music and movies.

6.   Underwriters of new issues do not issue research reports until a quiet period has elapsed after the offering is sold.

7.   In addition, many manufacturers sell their offerings online and offer quick reference systems that let you check on phone compatibility.

8.   However, many outlets flouted the official ban and sold paper offerings to eager customers, who burned them in private ceremonies at home.

9.   Business is brisk for shops selling such offerings to appease the souls in the spirit world.

10.   That was not possible at the Hanover conference, as another firm which sells its offerings for hard cash has the catering contract for the premises used this time.