1.   Among those that did not anticipate the layoffs was the Murray Franklin Company of Bellevue.

2.   Anticipating a layoff, Ms. Cameau enrolled a couple of years ago as a business student at a local college.

3.   Alex Cheeseman, a spokeswoman for HSBC in London, said Marine Midland did not anticipate any layoffs because of the acquisition although there would likely be branch closures.

4.   Executives from both firms said Sugen will retain its name and local offices, adding that no major layoffs are anticipated.

5.   Layoffs are anticipated.

6.   No layoffs are anticipated beyond the previously announced cuts scheduled for October, according to an internal company document obtained by The Boston Globe.

7.   Siebel said it does not anticipate any layoffs.

8.   Some layoffs are anticipated, Lawrence said, though none in the newsroom.

9.   The company anticipates some layoffs, with the number depending on how many workers depart voluntarily.

10.   The manager of the Sizzler on Manchester Boulevard anticipates possible layoffs.