21.  Also, it may use the proceeds to fund acquisitions, although none are pending.

22.  Ameritrade would qualify for property- and sales-tax breaks when the city uses the proceeds to buy the land and equipment.

23.  Analysts said the company could also use the proceeds to pay down debt.

24.  Analysts have speculated that the company might use the proceeds of the HCIA stake sale for a stock buyback program.

25.  Analyst Van Houdt at Cera said Dexia could use the proceeds from the takeover to fund its own expansion plans.

26.  Analysts had expected that the company would use the proceeds to buy back stock.

27.  Analysts said investment banks are likely to suggest the government raise cash with a bond sale, and use the proceeds to pay some private debts.

28.  Analysts said they expect Sandoz to use the proceeds to fund acquisitions in pharmaceuticals and foods.

29.  Another approach is to use sale proceeds immediately to buy shares in a fund that is almost identical.

30.  Another option, of course, would be to sell the property at that point, using the proceeds to buttress your retirement savings.