11.  "They are more focused and aggressive than most other companies in pricing and promotion and maintaining their market share," Kaplan said.

12.  But over all, the increased compensation is twice the size most other companies will give their workers this year, according to compensation experts.

13.  That is just past the seven-year period in which Hancock, like most other companies, is recouping the up-front commissions it pays to sales representatives.

14.  They are "in" at Transamerica and most other companies.

15.  To justify that valuation, Cisco's earnings must grow far faster than those of most other companies.

16.  While banks have lost out because of inflation accounting, most other companies have benefitted.

17.  Woodswomen was established in 1977, and is accorded seniority by most other companies.

18.  Wright's budget for equipment has declined 15 percent this year, as Terra Lycos, like most other companies, has cut back on capital spending.