71.   Forte said it will use the proceeds of the sale to reduce debt, giving the hotelier the ability to later invest in its hotel and restaurant brands.

72.   Ford managers have helped Mazda improve its cash flow, reduce debt, and cut costs.

73.   For one thing, Global has streamlined its operations in recent months, not only selling GlobalCenter, but also reducing its debt.

74.   Further scheduled restructuring should reduce debt further, the company said.

75.   Gazprom wanted to use the proceeds to reduce its debt.

76.   Gifts to reduce the debt are made in two ways, either mailed with tax returns or sent directly to the Bureau of Public Debt.

77.   Granada has said it would sell some Forte brands and use the proceeds to reduce debt after the takeover.

78.   Granada said it will use proceeds to reduce debt.

79.   H.J. Heinz Co. said it will sell businesses in the U.S. and abroad as part of a major restructuring plan to jettison flagging operations and reduce debt.

80.   He has said he negotiated with the firms to reduce the debts.