1.   Some companies appear to have misunderstood the new rules.

2.   These companies appear to have gained some ground on Packard Bell.

3.   Although America Online has moved some content onto the World Wide Web, the company appears to be committed to a proprietary system using its own software.

4.   Analyst Dube said that on an operating basis, the company appears to be improving.

5.   Analysts said the company appears to be paring back its consulting division to focus on its software business.

6.   Analysts say the company appears to have turned the corner with unexpectedly strong sales growth of new products, particularly at Berlex, its U.S. subsidiary.

7.   Analysts agreed the company appears to be recovering.

8.   Analysts said the companies appeared to be a good fit.

9.   And after years of restructuring and productivity improvements, companies appear to be running out of ways to expand their profit margins.

10.   And the company appears to have expansion plans.