31.   The company secretary orally requested the auditors to give a valuation, which they duly did, and the plaintiff sold his shares at that price.

32.   Shares are sold and the funds invested in American shares.

33.   The striking price will be paid to those shareholders who offered to sell their shares either at or below that price.

34.   An alternative method of compelling minority shareholders to sell their shares in similar circumstances is to use a Court Scheme if that is appropriate.

35.   This downward pressure may be increased by underwriters or accepting shareholders selling offeror shares in the market following the takeover.

36.   Generally, the shares will be sold on the market and the customer will be credited with the bid price less any charges.

37.   If I sell my British Telecom shares, will I be taxed on any profits I make?

38.   The firm over three days of trading advised clients to sell shares in the company.

39.   Shares cannot be sold for five years, however, or the various benefits will be lost to the investor.

40.   In this way the company is guaranteed that its shares will be sold at a certain price, whatever the prevailing market conditions.