21.   Although some asset sales have been delayed by legal disputes, almost all proposed Brazilian privatizations have eventually taken place.

22.   Altogether, the Anglo-Dutch publisher announced a total of five asset sales.

23.   Analysts and investors have praised government efforts to speed up state asset sales as a way of boosting efficiency and supporting the EMU qualifying program.

24.   An ITT spokesman said more asset sales are planned.

25.   An underlying deficit excludes revenue gained from asset sales and debt repayments by state governments.

26.   Analysts said Disney generally fared well in the asset sales.

27.   Analysts diverge on whether asset sales will be suspended temporarily or put on the shelf for several years.

28.   Analysts said they doubted Rank would announce further asset sales along with earnings.

29.   And going ahead, the balance sheet will be far stronger with the asset sales, which could continue if Triarc disposes of its dye business.

30.   Analysts also foresee more asset sales under Conservative rule.