31.   An IMF spokesman declined further comment.

32.   And it might be best to leave it there, without further comment, but for one thing.

33.   Anheuser-Busch officials confirmed negotiations with Budvar and the Czech government continue, but refused further comment.

34.   Anthony Charter, managing director of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, did not return telephone calls seeking further comment.

35.   Any further comment would have to come from the chairman, D.R. Mehta, he said.

36.   Archer Daniels executives declined further comment.

37.   Aronica refused further comment for this story.

38.   Archer-Daniels has denied making any such payments to its executives, and a spokeswoman said Friday that the company would not have any further comment.

39.   Asked about that account, DeStefanis confirmed it but declined further comment, citing a confidentiality agreement.

40.   As with recent store closings, company officials would only confirm the closings and had no further comment.