11.   Steinbruch declined to say how much the CSN-led group will bid for Sidor.

12.   The group will bid for wireless licenses after Brazil decides how it will distribute them.

13.   Various groups bid for Cirio, including Parmalat SpA, the Ferruzzi Group, the Cragnotti Group and Unilever.

14.   A still unnamed Italian-Arab group is bidding to take over Serie A soccer club Fiorentina.

15.   A still unnamed Italian-Arab group is bidding for taking over Serie A soccer club Fiorentina.

16.   Four other groups bid at the auction on Friday.

17.   Northern Virginia, which had two groups bid for a team in this round, became the early favorite in that race.

18.   The report raised expectations that the French group might bid for Northumbrian.

19.   The DDI group will bid for several blocks, although each provider is limited to servicing one area, the officials said.

20.   The DDI group will bid for several blocks, although each provider is limited to servicing one area, it said.