Entering 1997, the company was altering its market strategy slightly as it moved into bigger cities.

Before the company can alter its label, the tax and trade bureau will have to approve the changes.

Or, alternatively, the company may alter the list price.

Apparently that was one bit of ancient biology the company had not altered.

Other companies also have altered plans in response to the declining appetite for mutual fund information.

They thought companies would alter times, events and ceremonies.

But, they said, the company would not alter its standards to make unreasonable deals.

Even as the pipeline was being constructed, the company altered the route several times to avoid development.

Second, if the company did alter its bid, then those who had agreed to the initial deal would get withdrawal rights.

The company must fundamentally alter the way it views the computer industry, analysts said.