Here are two sentences:

" I can tell you that it 's routine for IBM to challenge its internal IT teams to rigorously test new platforms and technologies inside IBM . "

" It is routine for IBM to challenge its internal IT team to rigorously test new platforms and technology inside IBM . "

yes

Here are two sentences:

U.S. same-store sales last months at Tim Hortons rose 8.8 per cent .

Tim Hortons ' same-store sales in Canada rose by 6.7 per cent .

yes

Here are two sentences:

IAC 's stock closed yesterday down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent , at $ 34.19 .

InterActiveCorp 's shares closed at $ 34.19 , down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
yes