111.   The money could be used to buy back Times Mirror stock, he said.

112.   The money from the sale of the securities could be used to buy back Times Mirror stock, he said.

113.   The money raised could be used to buy back Times Mirror stock, he said.

114.   The proceeds will be used to buy back stock, the company said.

115.   The San Francisco bank has led returns in the banking business for years by controlling costs, selling underperforming businesses and buying back stock.

116.   These companies have bought back stock or paid special cash dividends while providing double-digit growth in regular dividends.

117.   They could pay back debt, or buy back stock.

118.   They keep their balance sheets clean, and if no tasty acquisition appears when they are cash-rich, they buy back stock.

119.   They might also opt to buy back stock or invest in technology, analysts said.

120.   To boost shareholder returns, Host Services also may make acquisitions, buy back stock or retire debt.