11.   That came a few weeks after the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed forcing companies to tell shareholders more about the risks of the derivatives they hold.

12.   The Boeing Co. raised its stock dividend and hinted at more hiring Monday, even as it told shareholders of lower earnings.

13.   The SEC aims to give companies a choice of three ways in which they can tell shareholders about their derivatives holdings.

14.   Under pressure to produce profits, Martin Lawrence Limited Editions Inc. is testing the factory outlet market for its fine art, company officials told shareholders.

15.   HYSAN Development might sell property or securities this year in a bid to handle rising debt, chairman Lee Hon-chiu told shareholders yesterday.

16.   Last year, Warren Buffett had to tell shareholders of his Berkshire Hathaway stock about the bad year the company had.

17.   Williams told shareholders the casino had continued to perform strongly in the current financial year.

18.   Chief executive Werner Seifert has told several shareholders of his plans, the British weekly reported, although they are still at an early stage.

19.   Reuter, about to hand over chairmanship of the group, told shareholders he saw a strong future but warned of pressure from currency markets and wages.