41.   Another two U.S. bids are outstanding.

42.   As a result, American producers have won every Japanese government contract for non-research satellites in the past six years because their bids have been lower.

43.   Any bid will be an open one to meet with securities regulations.

44.   At both Mercata and Accompany, all bids are final.

45.   Banking analysts, though, said the bid is fair and should be attractive to shareholders in both banks.

46.   Baltimore officials had conceded from the outset their bid was a longshot.

47.   Before that, the only bid was from the EA-Generali group.

48.   Bay View could yet choose to remain independent if the bids it gets are disappointing.

49.   Bender said the earlier bid was for two shares of National Energy for each Panaco share.

50.   Bids are due next month, with a decision expected in the first quarter of next year.