11.   It also expects better results from its refining business after shedding unprofitable assets.

12.   It will tempt the non-needy to shed their assets to qualify for benefits, as many have done to get Medicaid coverage in nursing homes.

13.   Like other automakers, Ford has been shedding non-core assets to focus on its primary business of making and selling cars and expanding its business overseas.

14.   Most of the European phone giants that might have been interested a year ago are now shedding assets to raise cash.

15.   Since then, the company has shed assets, paid down debt and refinanced its properties.

16.   Smits had begun the job of shedding assets and cutting costs.

17.   Such a move would place Fiat and the Agnellis before the difficult decision of deciding whether to shed further assets, or exit the auto business.

18.   Tenet has been shedding non-core assets and making acquisitions to boost its acute-care hospital business in the U.S.

19.   The company has sought to expand its defense business and shed other assets, such as property, civilian aircraft and Rover cars.

20.   The industry regulator, which had ordered the generator to shed assets to promote competition, has indicated he welcomes the transaction.