31.   And both companies were hoping to launch initial public offerings in the coming weeks.

32.   And if the offering flies, both companies hope to close the buyout before the end of summer.

33.   And companies are hoping for that.

34.   And the company hopes to build more residential ships.

35.   And the company hopes the bonus, coupled with the rest of the separation package, will give employees a positive feeling about the company, Gomer said.

36.   And the company hopes to report its first quarterly profit this year, she said, ahead of most Internet retailers.

37.   And though Microsoft denies it, many analysts say they think the company hopes a Republican administration will drop the breakup idea.

38.   And the combined company hopes to use them both.

39.   And the company hopes its technologies have the potential to improve treatment for a number of diseases, including chronic pain and hypertension.

40.   And the company hopes that the broad outlines of its success in the PC industry can be repeated.