11.   But some experts say private companies can perform the jobs more efficiently.

12.   By any measure, their optical networking equipment company has performed spectacularly for a young business.

13.   By the way, many dance companies have performed on Broadway.

14.   Chairman Bernard Muller told reporters that the company had performed well in July and August.

15.   China Resources general manager Zhu Youlan reported that the company performed favourably last year, Xinhua said.

16.   Communications companies also performed well as demand for cellular phones booms.

17.   Despite the earnings slip, Childe said he still has confidence the company will perform well the rest of the year.

18.   Eliminating a dividend is one of the most embarrassing acts a company can perform -- the fiscal equivalent of disrobing in a roomful of fully clad strangers.

19.   El Paso officials responded that the company had performed strongly over the last year and had successfully integrated the Coastal Corp. into El Paso.

20.   Employers are able to share success with employees in profitable years, but retain the flexibility to withhold bonuses or other incentives if the company performs poorly.