41.   Polygram said earlier this year it would consider a bid for the studio as it seeks to become a major film producer.

42.   Polgygram said earlier this year it would consider a bid for the studio.

43.   Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts is also seriously considering a bid.

44.   Senate President Dave Kerr of Hutchinson also is considering a bid, although some Republicans now say he will not enter the primary.

45.   Seattle and New York City are well ahead of the local committee in organizing, and several other cities are considering a bid.

46.   Several possible buyers recently denied they were considering bids.

47.   Should the Canadian deal fall through, Stillking says it would consider a bid of its own.

48.   Shindongbang has told the Korean stock exchange it is considering a bid for Midopa, whose stock tripled this year on takeover speculation.

49.   Statoil had been considering a bid for more than a week.

50.   Statoil, which considered a bid for more than a week, said Aran declined to support the offer.