31.   Simula Inc., Phoenix, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of Artcraft Industries Corp., Milwaukee, a manufacturer of mass transit seating systems.

32.   Since then, Ameritech has moved to acquire the assets of Norman Security Systems Inc. in Chicago and Central Control Alarm in Milwaukee.

33.   The creditors of Global Crossing have reached a deal with two Asian companies interested in acquiring its assets.

34.   The year after Bercor filed for bankruptcy, Berger acquired the assets of its Craig Consumer Electronics unit.

35.   Petro-Canada last year acquired assets in Libya, where Veba also has holdings.

36.   Analysts said China Telecom was expected to acquire assets soon from its parent.

37.   American Airlines is attempting to acquire the assets of TWA, which has filed for bankruptcy.

38.   Arco, BG and Wintershall have held discussions with companies interested in acquiring the assets, the weekly newsletter said.

39.   Bertelsmann AG announced Friday a turnaround plan to save embattled Napster and keep founder Shawn Fanning on board, by acquiring the assets of the floundering Internet company.

40.   Daim said West Asian investors were also looking at various opportunities to acquire assets in the country.