61.   Granada said that it did not intend to lance a takeover bid but sought to dissuade possible bidders.

62.   Companies from France, Britain, The Netherlands, Japan and South Korea are among the possible bidders.

63.   Dealers said Merrill Lynch has also been named in press reports as a possible bidder for Smith New Court.

64.   Other possible bidders have been mentioned in press reports.

65.   Several companies in Europe and the United States have been suggested as possible bidders for Wellcome, although many are digesting big acquisitions made recently.

66.   Some dealers said that ABN Amro was being mentioned as a possible bidder but expressed doubts about this.

67.   The British newspaper said that in addition to Vinci, possible bidders for NCP included Central Carparking Corporation, Apcoa and Euro Car Parks.

68.   The Journal, citing sources close to the company, said possible bidders are McDonnel Douglas, Northrop Gruman and Raytheon.