As a result, few acquisitions were followed by substantial layoffs of redundant employees.

Shortly thereafter, the first substantial layoffs began, and assets were sold to outside buyers.

There could be substantial layoffs if Compaq and Enron mergers take place.

Several executives at each company said there would be substantial layoffs at Go for marketing employees.

The plan is expected to include substantial layoffs.

At least 30 firehouses would be closed and substantial layoffs would weaken the police force.

Mr. Bakar added that he expected the company to announce substantial layoffs in the next two weeks.

Worse, they warn, persistently high energy prices could lead to substantial layoffs and companies leaving the state altogether.

But fear of substantial layoffs under Beazer - whether warranted or not - stirred up local fury.

"We may end up with substantial layoffs."