Companies instituted layoffs, reorganized and reduced dividends to improve their operating statements and they worked to improve their liquidity.

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His staff runs classes explaining income statements and operating ratios--intended to drive home that Roadway needs to cut costs.

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Mr. Gorman must now indicate his commitment to this deal rather than making ambiguous statements because it is core to his operating philosophy and possibly his position as CEO.

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