21.   A Peruvian newspaper today reported the company is holding talks with Brahma, Bavaria and CCU, citing an unnamed company source.

22.   A Prairie Village company holds a huge stake in a technology with promise of unlocking a vast new energy source.

23.   A spokesman for Cherny said the sales have almost been completed, while a Trans-World representative confirmed only that his company is holding negotiations with Sibneft shareholders.

24.   A spokesman for GKN said the two companies have held talks on the direction of the European defense industry.

25.   A Sudanese company holds the remainder.

26.   All five companies held a joint news conference to announce the system in London in October, he said.

27.   All five companies held a joint news conference to announce the system in London in October.

28.   All nine companies will be holding board meetings today.

29.   BT officials would not comment beyond saying the companies have held talks to discuss a merger.

30.   But a low stock price also means a company like Pioneer holds a punier carrot when it tries to keep its best management talent in the fold.