The Sun announced cheerfully, illustrating its headline with a picture of a sheep.

Several people close to the planning plans said Sun would announce those partners on May 5.

Royal and Sun had already announced plans to raise some £800 million by selling assets.

Sun also announced yesterday that Jonathan Schwartz, the 38-year-old former head of the company's software business, would become the president and chief operating officer.

Sun announced the Sun Cloud service to consumers in 2000.

In December 2012, Sun announced her plans to return with concert tour in 2013.

Sun announced its earnings after the close of stock trading.

Analysts expect Sun to announce a 40-megahertz chip packed with more than three million transistors; they had expected a 50-megahertz version.

With falling sales to large corporate clients, Sun announced plans to lay off 5,000 to 6,000 workers, or 15-18% of its work force.

Sun announced its earnings after the stock markets closed.