1.   But the extent of the latest overhaul seemed to take several analysts by surprise.

2.   But the timing and the size of the increase announced Tuesday took analysts by surprise.

3.   The change took some analysts by surprise because Simon is not near retirement age and is credited with refocusing the company after he took over two years ago.

4.   The FDA action took analysts by surprise.

5.   The merger would leave the companies in a strong position to defend their turf and perhaps raid that of other utilities when deregulation took hold, analysts said.

6.   The news took many analysts by surprise because Kimberly is known for expanding through new product development and small acquisitions.

7.   The rate increase took many analysts by surprise, since German inflation remains subdued and growth is still largely driven by exports.

8.   The statements about earnings took analysts who attended the meeting by surprise.

9.   The write-off took analysts by surprise, since the company had said it had mostly cleared up its U.S. problems when it announced another major loss the previous year.

10.   Tournament chairman Jack Stephens last year took CBS analyst Gary McCord to the woodshed and banished him for irreverence.