11.   State officials say they are reluctant to sign long-term purchase contracts at relatively high prices that ensure windfall profits for producers.

12.   The company could also sell purchase contracts and units.

13.   The front companies defaulted within months, but transferred their deeds and purchase contracts to Whiteprize.

14.   They said it was intended to give Gov. Gray Davis more time to arrange long-term purchase contracts with out-of-state energy producers.

15.   Those whose orders are not yet delivered or scheduled for conversion either would have to absorb the full cost themselves or cancel the purchase contract.

16.   To secure the licenses, the statement said, U.S. companies must submit basic business information and written certification that they entered into the purchase contracts.

17.   A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that the purchase contract required the dispute to be submitted to arbitration.

18.   Baghdad says that as long as the plan remains unapproved, Washington will be able to delay its implementation by holding up purchase contracts.

19.   Exposure in this case is defined as the sales and purchase contracts outstanding, and the gross debt inclusive of contra losses and interest.

20.   He said this delay was included in the purchase contract.