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* Cisco Systems Inc. Chief Executive John Chambers said at an investor conference that the company probably would pay a dividend.

* Paxson Communications Corp., owner of the Pax TV network, said General Electric Co.’s NBC has agreed to develop programming as part of a plan to boost television ratings at Pax, which ranks last among broadcast networks. NBC, which owns 32% of Pax, will help the network produce shows, develop its brand and plan for its 2004 sales presentation to advertisers.