1.  Among the active small companies was Kuok Philippine Properties Inc., a hotel operator and developer building an office tower in the Makati business district.

2.  Another U.S. energy company active in Pakistan, Coastal Corp. of Houston, said it plans new security measures because of the killings.

3.  At least one other U.S. energy company active in Pakistan, Coastal Corp. of Houston, said it was implementing new security measures after the killings.

4.  But with comparatively little U.S. trade and investment in Africa, and relatively few big companies active on the continent, Annan faced an uphill battle.

5.  Chiquita Brands International is the main foreign banana company active in the Uraba region.

6.  Close relationships exist between the Highway Department and several of the politically active companies with state contracts.

7.  Companies active in Europe such as food producer Eridania Beghin-Say SA fell on concern about the impact of the Asian crisis on European economies.

8.  Companies active in Europe such as food producer Eridania Beghin-Say SA fell on concern the Asian crisis will slow European economic growth.

9.  Companies active in countries with unstable currencies also use barter as a way to maintain value, Gomer said.

10.  Elf, the biggest French oil company, is the next most active company in the region behind Total.