21.   Ellison has long been interested in acquiring Apple himself, and said in March that he was considering a bid, although he later backed off.

22.   Executives close to the companies said that MCI Worldcom Inc. has seriously considered a bid for Sprint.

23.   Guinness Chairman Tony Greener said Guinness is not in discussions with GrandMet and is not considering a bid.

24.   He is contemplating his future, considering bids for three-pic-pacs from Oliver Stone, Jerry Bruckheimer and the Coen brothers.

25.   He played a key role in putting the consortium together to consider a bid for Polygram, a person close to the discussions said.

26.   He said that while the company is willing to consider takeover bids, it is also discussing alliances and other ventures.

27.   He toyed publicly with acquiring money-losing Apple Computer Inc. in March, forming an investor group to consider a bid for the computer maker.

28.   His firm is said to be considering bids for Polygram, the record company, and Simon and Schuster.

29.   In recent weeks, ITT decided to auction the company to the highest bidder, creating an committee of independent directors to consider all bids.

30.   Is former Gov. Wieker considering a bid for the presidency?