1.   Bidders are expected to be mainly overseas companies, since few Venezuelan companies can provide the services required, he said.

2.   Both are closely held Venezuelan companies.

3.   Both areas are also regarded as key growth areas for Venezuelan exports, and any downturn could hurt the prospects of Venezuelan companies.

4.   AES said on Thursday that the Venezuelan company had failed to provide details of a share buyback in a statement recently submitted to shareholders.

5.   Concern about rising interest rates in the U.S. also makes investors leery about earnings prospects for Venezuelan companies.

6.   Corimon, one of three Venezuelan companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, nearly went bankrupt last year.

7.   Corimon is one of three Venezuelan companies listed on the exchange.

8.   Corimon is one of three Venezuelan companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

9.   Corimon is the only Venezuelan company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

10.   Corimon, the only Venezuelan company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, will retain a small stake in the company.