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it retained Kidder, Peabody & Co.
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 to study financial alternatives, 
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including the possible sale of the financially struggling company.
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 Kurzweil, Waltham, Mass., makes digital electronic keyboard instruments 
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used by professional recording musicians.
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 It recently introduced a line for the home market.
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 However, Raymond C. Kurzweil, chairman and chief executive, said 
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The company continues to require additional funding 
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to realize the potential of its technology.
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 In the year's first six months, Kurzweil had a loss of $6.9 million on sales of $11.2 million.
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 Last month its president, John S. Donnelly, resigned 
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citing management differences with Mr. Kurzweil.
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